Ankarimbelo
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| Ankarimbelo | |
  Ankarimbelo
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation [1] | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 24,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankarimbelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% 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.
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