Ilafy

Ilafy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ilafy
Ilafy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°53′S 48°25′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmbatondrazaka
Elevation845 m (2,772 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and bambara groundnut. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 1.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

Ilafy is of historical and cultural significance, widely considered as one of the twelve sacred hills of Imerina.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.


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