Ambatonikonilahy

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Ambatonikonilahy
Ambatonikonilahy (Madagascar)
Ambatonikonilahy
Ambatonikonilahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°43′S 46°56′E / -19.717, 46.933
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Betafo
Elevation [1] 2,024 m (6,640 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 18,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatonikonilahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are potatos and fruits, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, maize and sweet potatos.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°43′S 46°56′E / -19.717, 46.933