Ankirihitra
| Ankirihitra | |
|---|---|
  Ankirihitra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°46′S 46°27′E / 16.767°S 46.450°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation[1] | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ankirihitra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-03-02.
Coordinates: 16°46′S 46°27′E / 16.767°S 46.450°E
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