Ankililoake is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ankililoake
Ankililoaka | |
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  Ankililoake Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 602 |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
Geography
editAnkililoaka is situated at 75 km North of Toliara on the National road 9.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Rapport Finale Ankililoaka
22°46′S 43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E
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