Irina is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

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Irina
Irina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°26′S 46°6′E
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIhosy
Elevation740 m (2,430 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
313
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It is situated on the western banks of the Ihosy River.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 66.6% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33.3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, tobacco and tomato. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]

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