Esira

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]

Esira
Esira Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°20′S 46°42′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Anosy
District	Amboasary Sud
Elevation [1]	469 m (1,539 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	10,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

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]