Anjiamangirana I

Anjiamangirana I is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Anjiamangirana I
Anjiamangirana I is located in Madagascar
Anjiamangirana I
Anjiamangirana I
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°10′S 47°47′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAntsohihy
Elevation
[1]
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total12,000
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 peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]

Roads

Anjiamangirana I is situated at the junction of RN 6 and a provincial road to Antonibe and the Anjajavy Forest.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

15°10′S 47°47′E


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