Ianapera

Ianapera is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Benenitra, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Ianapera
Ianapera Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°37′S 45°8′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Andrefana
District	Benenitra
Elevation [1]	431 m (1,414 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	10,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.^[2]

Rivers

The commune is crossed by the Ianapera river.