Global InformationIarintsena information
Iarintsena | |
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  Iarintsena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°49′S 46°52′E / 21.817°S 46.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambalavao |
| Elevation [1] | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 303 |
Iarintsena is a rural municipality in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.