Ankarangona
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Ankarangona | |
|---|---|
 The Tsingy Rouge | |
  Ankarangona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°39′S 49°26′E / 12.650°S 49.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,610 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ankarangona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ankarangona was 5,610.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 95% of the population are farmers, while an additional 3.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tomatoes; also cucumber is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
Attractions
[edit]The Tsingy Rouge are in this municipality.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
| Ambanja (24) - 203 |
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| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 | ||
| Nosy Be (5) - 207 | ||
5 districts; 51 communes | ||
12°39′S 49°26′E / 12.650°S 49.433°E
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