Country Madagascar District Ambalavao Elevation 1,011 m Population 22,000 (2001) | Region Haute Matsiatra Time zone EAT (UTC3) Local time Friday 1:39 AM | |
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Weather 19°C, Wind W at 26 km/h, 95% Humidity | ||
Iarintsena is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001.
Map of Iarintsena, Madagascar
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.
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