Ankazoambo
| Ankazoambo | |
|---|---|
  Ankazoambo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°35′S 47°16′E / 20.583°S 47.267°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation[1] | 1,510 m (4,950 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankazoambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are beans and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
Coordinates: 20°35′S 47°16′E / 20.583°S 47.267°E
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