Ankiliabo, Manja

Ankiliabo is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ankiliabo
Ankiliabo is located in Madagascar
Ankiliabo
Ankiliabo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°42′S 43°54′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictManja
Elevation
[1]
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
616

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 100% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are beans and rice.[2]

Nature

The Kirindy Mitea National Park is situated in this municipality together with its neighboring towns of Beharona and Andranopasy.[3]

Rivers

The delta of the Mangoky River and the Sakalava River.

Ethnics

80% of its population belong to the Antaisaka people, the remaining are Sakalava, Betsileo and Merina.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  3. TRANS-MAD Developement Parc National de Kirindy-Mite

21°42′S 43°54′E


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