Ankirihitra
Ankirihitra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in a 2001 commune census.[2]
Ankirihitra | |
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  Ankirihitra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°46′S 46°27′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority, an estimated 99%, of the population consists of farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Additionally, fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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