Anjepy

Anjepy
Anjepy

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 18°51′S 47°43′E / 18.850°S 47.717°E / -18.850; 47.717
Country  Madagascar
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation[1] 1,504 m (4,934 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Anjepy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cassava; also sweet potatoes are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.

Coordinates: 18°51′S 47°43′E / 18.850°S 47.717°E / -18.850; 47.717


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