Itremo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Itremo
Itremo is located in Madagascar
Itremo
Itremo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°35′S 46°38′E / 20.583°S 46.633°E / -20.583; 46.633
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictAmbatofinandrahana
Elevation1,341 m (4,400 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 29.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-11.

20°35′S 46°38′E / 20.583°S 46.633°E / -20.583; 46.633