Ankaranabo Nord

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Ankaranabo Nord
Ankaranabo Nord (Madagascar)
Ankaranabo Nord
Ankaranabo Nord
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°11′S 45°17′E / -24.183, 45.283
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Bekily
Elevation [1] 411 m (1,348 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ankaranabo Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts and rice. 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 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 24°11′S 45°17′E / -24.183, 45.283