Ankarangona

Ankarangona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ankarangona was 5,610.[2]

Ankarangona
Ankarangona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°39′S 49°26′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total5,610
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 95% of the population are farmers, while an additional 3.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tomatoes; also cucumber is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-02-13.


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