Ankerana
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Ankerana | |
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  Ankerana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°2′S 47°7′E / 21.033°S 47.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Elevation | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ankerana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
