Ankarimbary

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Ankarimbary
Ankarimbary (Madagascar)
Ankarimbary
Ankarimbary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°53′E / -22.417, 47.883
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Elevation [1] 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 in Fianarantsoa Province. 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]

[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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°53′E / -22.417, 47.883