Ankililoake
Ankililoake is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ankililoake | |
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Ankililoake Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Toliara II |
Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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