Ambinanisakana

Ambinanisakana is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,990 in 2018.

Ambinanisakana
Ambinanisakana is located in Madagascar
Ambinanisakana
Ambinanisakana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°57′S 49°35′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictSoanierana Ivongo
Elevation
[1]
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total26,990
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
516

This commune was split off Soanierana Ivongo only in 2015.[3]

The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cloves and lychee, while other important agricultural products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[4]


References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. Creation communes
  4. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.

16°57′S 49°35′E


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