Ankisabe
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| Ankisabe | |
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 Ankisabe
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| Coordinates: 19°17′S 46°29′E / 19.283°S 46.483°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation[1] | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankisabe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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Coordinates: 19°17′S 46°29′E / 19.283°S 46.483°E
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