Isorana | |
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Coordinates: 21°19′S 46°56′E / 21.317°S 46.933°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Isandra |
Area | |
• Total | 85.36 km2 (32.96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,123 m (3,684 ft) |
Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 15,472 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 314 |
Isorana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the Isandra district, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was 15,472 in 2018.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[3]
The National road 42 links the town to Fianarantsoa.
The municipality is crossed by the Isandra river in its center, the Matsiatra in the North-East, and the Ranomaitso in the South.
Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
Ambalavao (17) - 303 | ||
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes |
21°19′S 46°56′E / 21.317°S 46.933°E