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 | |
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![]() The Tsingy Rouge | |
![]() ![]() Ankarangona Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 12°39′S 49°26′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,610 |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
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