Ankarimbelo
Ankarimbelo | |
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  Ankarimbelo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°8′S 47°20′E / 22.133°S 47.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 24,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ankarimbelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°8′S 47°20′E / 22.133°S 47.333°E
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