Iamonta

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Iamonta
Iamonta (Madagascar)
Iamonta
Iamonta
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°41′S 47°26′E / -22.683, 47.433
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vondrozo
Elevation [1] 67 m (220 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Iamonta is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and pepper, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-10.

Coordinates: 22°41′S 47°26′E / -22.683, 47.433