Ankadinondry Sakay
Ankadinondry Sakay, anciently Babetville is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region.
Ankadinondry Sakay
Babetville | |
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Ankadinondry Sakay Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°58′S 46°27′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Bongolava |
District | Tsiroanomandidy |
Elevation | 922 m (3,025 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 32,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It is situated at the Route nationale 1b between Analavory and Tsiroanomandidy at a distance of 35 km from Analavory.[3]
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 14.5% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- Dilag