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 | |
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  Ankiliabo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°41′S 44°43′E / 24.683°S 44.717°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
24°41′S 44°43′E / 24.683°S 44.717°E
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