Ilaka Est

Ilaka Est (Ilaka Atsinanana) is a rural municipality located in the Atsinanana region of eastern Madagascar, and belongs to the Vatomandry (district).[1]

Ilaka Est
Ilaka Atsinanana
Ilaka Est is located in Madagascar
Ilaka Est
Ilaka Est
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°33′11″S 48°50′27″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsinanana
DistrictVatomandry (district)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total17,120
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
postal code
517

This town is situated on the eastern coast of Madagascar, in the southern part of Atsinanana, on the banks of the Manampotsy river and is located on the National road 11a. Also its affluent, the Mahasana river, crosses the municipality. Also the Canal des Pangalanes passes the municipality.[2]

The economy is based on agriculture, including coffee and cacao but also rice, maize and manioc.

Roads

Ilaka Atsinanana is situated at the National Road 11a halfway between Vatomandry (40 km) and Mahanoro (47 km).

Religion

There are 4 churches but traditional customs and religions are widely practiced.

Lakes

The Vangona Lake.

References
  1. District de Vatomandry (in French)
  2. [http://biblio.univ-antananarivo.mg/pdfs/rahelisoaLalatianaD_CH_LIC_14.pdf APPROVISIONNEMENT EN EAU POTABLE - Cas de la Commune Rurale Ilaka Est


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