Ankofa
Ankofa  | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 15°24′S 49°39′E / 15.400°S 49.650°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Ambatosoa | 
| District | Maroantsetra | 
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 
| Population  (2001)[2]  | |
 • Total  | 18,000 | 
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) | 
| Postal code | 512  | 
Ankofa is a rural municipality in Ambatosoa, Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also cloves are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Waterways
[edit]Ankofa lies at the Antainambalana River, a little upstream from Maroantsetra.
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
 - ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
 
15°24′S 49°39′E / 15.400°S 49.650°E