Ankazomiriotra

Ankazomiriotra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 34,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ankazomiriotra
Ankazomiriotra is located in Madagascar
Ankazomiriotra
Ankazomiriotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°39′S 46°30′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictMandoto
Area
[1]
 • Total404 km2 (156 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
1,016 m (3,333 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total34,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
113

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava.[3]

The Provincial road RIP 143 connects Ankazomiriotra with Fidirana.[4] It is situated at 68 km from Antsirabe, the main town of Vakinankaratra.

References and notes
  1. ELECTRIFICATION RURALE: CAS DE LA COMMUNE RURALE D’ANKAZOMIRIOTRA
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
  4. Region Vakinankratra

19°39′S 46°30′E


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