Ankililoake

Ankililoake Ankililoaka
Ankililoake Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°46′S 43°37′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Andrefana
District	Toliara II
Elevation [1]	86 m (282 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	21,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
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.[2]

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]

See also

• Ankililoaka mine

References

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
3. Rapport Finale Ankililoaka

22°46′S 43°37′E