Ankafina-Tsarafidy is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Ankafina-Tsarafidy
Ankafina-Tsarafidy is located in Madagascar
Ankafina-Tsarafidy
Ankafina-Tsarafidy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°12′S 47°15′E / 21.200°S 47.250°E / -21.200; 47.250
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Elevation1,258 m (4,127 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (99%). The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°12′S 47°15′E / 21.200°S 47.250°E / -21.200; 47.250