Ankazomborona

Ankazomborona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ankazomborona
Ankazomborona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°7′S 46°45′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMarovoay
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total25,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.


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