Ankatafa
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Ankatafa | |
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Coordinates: 13°37′S 48°22′E / 13.617°S 48.367°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambanja |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,652 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ankatafa is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ankatafa was 8,652.[2]
Ankatafa has a harbour, and primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cocoa and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
13°37′S 48°22′E / 13.617°S 48.367°E