Ankililoake

Ankililoake
Ankililoake

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E / -22.767; 43.617
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Toliara II
Elevation[1] 86 m (282 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ankililoake is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.

Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E / -22.767; 43.617


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