Ankarinarivo Manirisoa

Ankarinarivo Manirisoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 according to a 2001 commune census.[2]

Ankarinarivo Manirisoa
Ankarinarivo Manirisoa is located in Madagascar
Ankarinarivo Manirisoa
Ankarinarivo Manirisoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°4′E / 21.417°S 47.067°E / -21.417; 47.067
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation1,166 m (3,825 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and grapes, while other important agricultural products are pineapple and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  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.

21°25′S 47°4′E / 21.417°S 47.067°E / -21.417; 47.067