Ankililoake
| Ankililoake | |
|---|---|
  Ankililoake Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation[1] | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankililoake is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E