Imongy | |
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ImongyLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 25°19′S 45°44′E / 25.317°S 45.733°E / -25.317; 45.733 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Tsiombe |
Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Communes in the Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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Capital: Ambovombe-Androy | ||
Ambovombe (21) (604) | ||
Bekily (20) (607) | ||
Beloha (8) (609) | ||
Tsiombe (7) (621) | ||
proposed Antanimora Sud (9) (604) | ||
4 districts; 56 communes |
25°19′S 45°44′E / 25.317°S 45.733°E / -25.317; 45.733
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