| Alakamisy | |
|---|---|
  AlakamisyLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°19′E / 20.200°S 47.317°E / -20.200; 47.317 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Alakamisy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92 percent of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8 percent receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are vegetables, while other important products are cabbage and potatoes.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
| Communes in the Vakinankaratra Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
| 7 districts; 89 communes | ||
20°12′S 47°19′E / 20.200°S 47.317°E / -20.200; 47.317
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