Ankaramena, Taolanaro
Ankaramena is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14,456 in 2019.
Ankaramena | |
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  Ankaramena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°1′S 46°45′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2019)Census | |
| • Total | 14,456 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 614 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 67% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 8% of the population.[2]
References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (14) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 58 communes | ||
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