Ankiliabo, Ampanihy

Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
24°41′S 44°43′E / 24.683°S 44.717°E / -24.683; 44.717Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictAmpanihyElevation247 m (810 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ankiliabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 35% and 60% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and chickpea; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 4% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
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Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)Morombe (9) - 618Sakaraha (12) - 620Toliara I (1)Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

24°41′S 44°43′E / 24.683°S 44.717°E / -24.683; 44.717


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