Ambinanisakana
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Ambinanisakana | |
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  Ambinanisakana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°57′S 49°35′E / 16.950°S 49.583°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Soanierana Ivongo |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 26,990 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 516 |
Ambinanisakana is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,990 in 2018.
This commune was split off Soanierana Ivongo only in 2015.[3]
The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cloves and lychee, while other important agricultural products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[4]
