Ankofa
Place in Analanjirofo, Madagascar
15°24′S 49°39′E / 15.400°S 49.650°E / -15.400; 49.650[1]
(2001)[2]
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Ankofa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also cloves are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Waterways
Ankofa lies at the Antainambalana River, a little upstream from Maroantsetra.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Capital: Fenoarivo Atsinanana
6 districts; 71 communes
15°24′S 49°39′E / 15.400°S 49.650°E / -15.400; 49.650
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