Anjalazala

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Anjalazala
Anjalazala (Madagascar)
Anjalazala
Anjalazala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°1′S 48°11′E / -15.017, 48.183
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Sofia
District Antsohihy
Elevation [1] 165 m (541 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Anjalazala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[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 2008-02-29.

Coordinates: 15°1′S 48°11′E / -15.017, 48.183