Alkamisikely
Alkamisikely | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,774 m (5,820 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Alkamisikely is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo District which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes; also beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-04-23.
Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) - 112 |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) - 117 | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) - 118 | ||
3 districts; 49 communes | ||
19°13′S 47°11′E / 19.217°S 47.183°E
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