Ankaramena, Taolanaro
| Ankaramena | |
|---|---|
  Ankaramena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation[1] | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankaramena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 67% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 8% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E
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