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Place in Ihorombe, Madagascar
Ihosy
Downtown IhosyDowntown Ihosy
Ihosy is located in MadagascarIhosyIhosyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°24′13″S 46°07′33″E / 22.40361°S 46.12583°E / -22.40361; 46.12583
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIhosy
Area
 • Total30.1 km (11.6 sq mi)
Elevation800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 • Total39,556
 • Density1,300/km (3,400/sq mi)
Postal code313

Ihosy [iˈusʲ] is a city (commune urbaine) with 39,556 inhabitants (2018) in Ihorombe Region in central south Madagascar.

Ihosy is the capital of Ihorombe Region, as well as of the district of Ihosy.

Geography

Ihosy

Ihosy is an important crosspoint for the southern part of Madagascar. It is crossed by the Route nationale 7 from the capital Antananarivo (600 km) (-Fianarantsoa (191 km) to Toliara (325 km) and startpoint of the Route nationale 13 to Tolagnaro and Route nationale 27 to Farafangana (271 km). It is located on the Ihosy River and has a regional airport: Ihosy Airport.

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Energy

Ihorombe has only one power station: a hydroelectric plant of 700 kv that serves the cities of Ambia, Ankily, Ihosy and Sahambano.

References

  1. "Madagascar: Regions, Cities & Urban Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  2. mef.gov.mg
Madagascar Communes in the Ihorombe Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Ihosy
Iakora (5) - 311
Ihosy (20) - 313
Ivohibe (6) - 315
3 districts; 31 communes


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