Ankilimivory
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.
Ankilimivory | |
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Ankilimivory Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°28′S 44°58′E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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