Ankarangona

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]

Ankarangona
The Tsingy Rouge
The Tsingy Rouge
Ankarangona is located in Madagascar
Ankarangona
Ankarangona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°39′S 49°26′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation
[1]
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,610
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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

The Tsingy Rouge are in this municipality.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.

12°39′S 49°26′E


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