Iabakoho
the Tsitongambarika forest.
the Tsitongambarika forest.
Iabakoho is located in Madagascar
Iabakoho
Iabakoho
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E / -24.600; 47.217
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Elevation40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total3,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
614

Iabakoho is a town and commune in 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 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (60%), while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

Roads

Iabakoho is situated at the National road 12a.

Nature

The protected area of the Tsitongambarika forest.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E / -24.600; 47.217

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