Ankafina-Tsarafidy

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
21°12′S 47°15′E / 21.200°S 47.250°E / -21.200; 47.250Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictAmbohimahasoaElevation1,258 m (4,127 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total12,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ankafina-Tsarafidy is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (99%). The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

21°12′S 47°15′E / 21.200°S 47.250°E / -21.200; 47.250


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