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Place in Sofia, Madagascar
Ankarongana
Ankarongana is located in MadagascarAnkaronganaAnkaronganaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°25′S 48°55′E / 15.417°S 48.917°E / -15.417; 48.917
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictBefandriana-Nord
Elevation590 m (1,940 ft)
Population
 • Total17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ankarongana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)
Bealanana (13) (407)
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)
Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)
Mampikony (6) (414)
Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

15°25′S 48°55′E / 15.417°S 48.917°E / -15.417; 48.917


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