Ambatonikonilahy

Ambatonikonilahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambatonikonilahy
Ambatonikonilahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°43′S 46°56′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation2,024 m (6,640 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total18,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are potatoes and fruits, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, maize and sweet potatoes.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.


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