Isalo
| Isalo | |
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 Isalo
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| Coordinates: 19°44′S 45°26′E / 19.733°S 45.433°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar
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| Region | Menabe |
| District | Miandrivazo |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Isalo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.
Coordinates: 19°44′S 45°26′E / 19.733°S 45.433°E
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