Ankiliroroka (also known as Ankiroroky or Ankororoky) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It falls under the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, in Menabe Region. The population of the commune was approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Ankiliroroka | |
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Coordinates: 19°50′S 45°9′E / 19.833°S 45.150°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Menabe |
District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are lentils and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
19°50′S 45°9′E / 19.833°S 45.150°E