Ikalalao

Ikalalao is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14.950 in 2018.

Ikalalao
Ikalalao
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°11′S 47°6′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Area
 • Total105.10 km2 (40.58 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
1,229 m (4,032 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total14.950
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
305

It is situated at 83 km north of Fianarantsoa, following the National road 7. The municipality is furthermore divided in 12 Fokontany (villages) : Ambalavato, Ambohibe, Ambohitsaony, Andohamango I, Andohamango II, Ankifafamavo, Antetindravita, Iavimanangana, Imango I, Ikalalao, Malaza and Vohibato.[2]

Geranium oils are won in this municipality.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. VALORISATION ET PROTECTION DES TANETY DE LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA PAR LE RELANCEMENT DE L’EXPLOITATION DE GERANIUM. - Cas de la Commune Rurale d’Ikalalao
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.


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