Ankavandra
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Ankavandra is a town and commune (
Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ankavandra is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population works in fishing. 25% are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Ankavandra lies on the Manambolo River, and has a population of estimated at 5000
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
18°46′20″S 45°17′35″E / 18.77222°S 45.29306°E
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