Ankirihitra

Ankirihitra
Ankirihitra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates:
Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Ambato-Boeni
Elevation[1] 84 m (276 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ankirihitra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

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