| Ankarimbary | |
|---|---|
  AnkarimbaryLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°53′E / 22.417°S 47.883°E / -22.417; 47.883 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ankarimbary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
| Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Manakara | ||
| Ikongo (17) - 310 |  | |
| Manakara (42) - 316 |
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| Vohipeno (19) - 321 | ||
| 3 districts; 78 communes | ||
22°25′S 47°53′E / 22.417°S 47.883°E / -22.417; 47.883
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