Isoanala | |
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Coordinates: 23°50′S 45°43′E / 23.833°S 45.717°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Betroka |
Elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
• Ethnicities | Bara |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Isoanala is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of the Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 48% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services both provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs another 1% of the population.[2]