Ankerana

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Ankerana
Ankerana (Madagascar)
Ankerana
Ankerana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°2′S 47°7′E / -21.033, 47.117
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambohimahasoa
Elevation [1] 1,292 m (4,239 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ankerana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. 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 potatos. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-01.
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 Communes in Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambalavao
Ambohimahasoa
Fianarantsoa I
Fianarantsoa II
Ikalamavony
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Coordinates: 21°2′S 47°7′E / -21.033, 47.117