Ankarongana | |
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Ankarongana
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Befandriana-Nord |
Elevation[1] | 590 m (1,936 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankarongana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]