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Ankerika
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Antsohihy |
| Elevation[1] | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankerika is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 31% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 7% of the population.[2]