Ankarongana | |
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Coordinates: 15°25′S 48°55′E / 15.417°S 48.917°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Befandriana-Nord |
Elevation | 590 m (1,940 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ankarongana is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. [2]
15°25′S 48°55′E / 15.417°S 48.917°E