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Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
Ankafina-Tsarafidy
Ankafina-Tsarafidy is located in MadagascarAnkafina-TsarafidyAnkafina-TsarafidyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°12′S 47°15′E / 21.200°S 47.250°E / -21.200; 47.250
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Elevation1,258 m (4,127 ft)
Population
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ankafina-Tsarafidy is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (99%). The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Madagascar Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305
Fianarantsoa (1) - 301
Ikalamavony (8) - 314
Isandra (13) - 314
Lalangina (13) - 303
Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

21°12′S 47°15′E / 21.200°S 47.250°E / -21.200; 47.250


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