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Ankijabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 32% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
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Coordinates: 16°22′S 46°37′E / -16.367, 46.617