Ankafina-Tsarafidy

Ankafina-Tsarafidy is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ankafina-Tsarafidy
Ankafina-Tsarafidy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°12′S 47°15′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Elevation1,258 m (4,127 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.


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