Ivato | |
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 2,698 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| postal code | 321 |
Ivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was 2,698 in 2018.
It is situated at 40km from Manakara and 4 km from Vohipeno. It lies at the Matitanana river.[2] It is the heart of the Antemoro people, particularly of its subtribe Anteony.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and oranges, while other important agricultural products are coffee and lychee. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[3]
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ L’EDUCATION FAMILIALE EN MILIEU RURAL - Cas du Fokontany d’Ivato-Vohipeno
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.