Ankilimivory
| Ankilimivory | |
|---|---|
  Ankilimivory Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°28′S 44°58′E / 24.467°S 44.967°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation[1] | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ankilimivory 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 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
| Ampanihy |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Ankazoabo | ||
| Benenitra | ||
| Beroroha | ||
| Betioky Sud | ||
| Morombe |
| |
| Sakaraha | ||
| Toliara I | ||
| Toliara II | ||
Coordinates: 24°28′S 44°58′E / 24.467°S 44.967°E
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