Ankaramena, Taolanaro
Ankaramena | |
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UTC3 (EAT ) | |
| Postal code | 614 |
Ankaramena is a rural municipality in
Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14,456 in 2019. This municipality is located at approx. 30km west from Fort Dauphin in the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 67% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 8% of the population.[3]
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ Ambatotsirongorongo Forest project
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E
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