Ankaramena is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14,456 in 2019. This municipality is located at approx. 30km west from Fort Dauphin in the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains.[2]
Ankaramena | |
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  Ankaramena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2019)Census | |
| • Total | 14,456 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 614 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 67% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 8% of the population.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ Ambatotsirongorongo Forest project
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E
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