| Ifarantsa | |
|---|---|
  IfarantsaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°56′S 46°51′E / 24.933°S 46.850°E / -24.933; 46.850 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Area | |
| • Land | 234 km (90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 614 |
Ifarantsa is a rural municipality Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.
It is situated at 22 km from Fort Dauphin with which it is linked by the regional road 118.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 4% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.
Cash crops
In Ifrantsa Peppercorn trees are harvested.
Roads
This municipality is crossed by the Provincial road RIP118 from Soanierana to Bevoay.
References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- (in french) Ansosy vise 280 to Baies Roses
- PROJET DE REHABILITATION DE LA RIP 118
| Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
| 3 districts; 62 communes | ||
24°56′S 46°51′E / 24.933°S 46.850°E / -24.933; 46.850
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