Ankiliabo, Ampanihy

Ankiliabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ankiliabo
Ankiliabo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°41′S 44°43′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictAmpanihy
Elevation247 m (810 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 35% and 60% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and chickpea; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 4% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.


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