Ankirihitra
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
16°46′S 46°27′E / 16.767°S 46.450°E / -16.767; 46.450[1]
(2001)[2]
Ankirihitra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in a 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority, an estimated 99%, of the population consists of farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Additionally, fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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Capital: Mahajanga
6 districts; 43 communes
16°46′S 46°27′E / 16.767°S 46.450°E / -16.767; 46.450
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