Ankirihitra | |
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Coordinates: 16°46′S 46°27′E / 16.767°S 46.450°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Ambato-Boeni |
Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ankirihitra is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in a 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority, an estimated 99%, of the population consists of farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Additionally, fishing employs 1% of the population. [2]
16°46′S 46°27′E / 16.767°S 46.450°E