Ankaraobato, Marovoay
Ankaraobato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ankaraobato | |
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  Ankaraobato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°21′S 46°11′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 29% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and maize. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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