Esira
Place in Anosy, Madagascar
24°20′S 46°42′E / 24.333°S 46.700°E / -24.333; 46.700
Madagascar[1]
(2001)[2]
Esira is a town and commune in Madagascar, in the southern part of the island. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of MadagascarCapital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
- Amboasary Sud
- Behara
- Berano Ville
- Ebelo
- Elonty
- Esira
- Ifotaka
- Mahabo
- Mahaly
- Manevy
- Maromby
- Marotsiraka
- Sampona
- Ranobe
- Tanandava Sud
- Tranomaro
- Tomboarivo
- Tsivory
3 districts; 62 communes
24°20′S 46°42′E / 24.333°S 46.700°E / -24.333; 46.700
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