Ankililoake Explained

Official Name:Ankililoake
Native Name:Ankililoaka
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Atsimo-Andrefana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Toliara II
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:21000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-22.7667°N 80°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:86
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:602

Ankililoake is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

Geography

Ankililoaka is situated at 75 km North of Toliara on the National road 9.[3]

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References

-22.7667°N 80°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-03-13.
  3. https://experts-solidaires.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Rapport-final-Ankililoaka-Volet-Eau-Madagascar-Oct-2018.pdf Rapport Finale Ankililoaka