Imongy
Imongy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Imongy | |
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  Imongy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°19′S 45°44′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Tsiombe |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 6% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Capital: Ambovombe-Androy | ||
| Ambovombe (21) (604) |  | |
| Bekily (20) (607) |
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| Beloha (8) (609) | ||
| Tsiombe (7) (621) |
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| proposed Antanimora Sud (9) (604) |
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4 districts; 56 communes | ||
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