Ankarimbary
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| Ankarimbary | |
| Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: | |
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| Country | |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation [1] | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankarimbary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

