Ankaramena is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of 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]

Ankaramena
Ankaramena is located in Madagascar
Ankaramena
Ankaramena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E / -25.017; 46.750
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Elevation37 m (121 ft)
Population
 (2019)Census
 • Total14,456
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
614

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

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ Ambatotsirongorongo Forest project
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

25°1′S 46°45′E / 25.017°S 46.750°E / -25.017; 46.750