Ankijabe is a rural municipality 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 19,000 in 2001.[2]

Ankijabe
Ankijabe is located in Madagascar
Ankijabe
Ankijabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°22′S 46°37′E / 16.367°S 46.617°E / -16.367; 46.617
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictAmbato-Boeni
Elevation114 m (374 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total19,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
403

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 32% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]

Roads

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Ankijabe is situated on the National road 33b between Andranofasika (RN4) and Ambato Ambarimay.

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 2008-03-02.

16°22′S 46°37′E / 16.367°S 46.617°E / -16.367; 46.617