Ankarimbary
| Ankarimbary | |
|---|---|
  Ankarimbary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°53′E / 22.417°S 47.883°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation[1] | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankarimbary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°53′E / 22.417°S 47.883°E
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