Ankerana | |
|---|---|
  Ankerana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°2′S 47°7′E / 21.033°S 47.117°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Elevation | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ankerana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Capital:
Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 |  | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
21°2′S 47°7′E / 21.033°S 47.117°E
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Ankerana | |
|---|---|
Ankerana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°2′S 47°7′E / 21.033°S 47.117°E | |
| Country |
Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Elevation | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ankerana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Capital:
Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 | | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
21°2′S 47°7′E / 21.033°S 47.117°E
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