Anjoma Itsara

Anjoma Itsara
Anjoma Itsara

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°13′S 46°55′E / 21.217°S 46.917°E / -21.217; 46.917
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation[1] 1,102 m (3,615 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Anjoma Itsara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°13′S 46°55′E / 21.217°S 46.917°E / -21.217; 46.917


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