Ankotrofotsy | |
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Coordinates: 19°48′S 45°31′E / 19.800°S 45.517°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Menabe |
District | Miandrivazo |
Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Postal code | 617 |
Ankotrofotsy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population. [2]
At Ankotrofotsy the National Road 34 crosses the Mania River.
19°48′S 45°31′E / 19.800°S 45.517°E