Ibity | |
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Coordinates: 20°7′S 47°1′E / 20.117°S 47.017°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Antsirabe II |
Elevation | 2,006 m (6,581 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ibity is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and rice. Industry provides employment for 1% of the population. [2]
20°7′S 47°1′E / 20.117°S 47.017°E