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Place in Anosy, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elonty is a rural municipality in Madagascar. 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 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] It is situated at 23 km north-east of Tsivory.
Elonty | |
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a school in Tamotamo, Elonty. | |
Coordinates: 24°2′S 46°13′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Anosy |
District | Amboasary Sud |
Area | |
• Total | 1,150 km2 (440 sq mi) |
Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 603 |
11 fokontany (villages) belong to this commune: Elonty, Tamotamo-Bas, Fanjakamandroso, Mahazoarivo, Beadabo-Nord, Soamanonga, Besakoa-Nord, Androtsy-Bemandresy, Marofaroha, Emieba and Ambatomanaky.[3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
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