Ankily
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Ankily | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 22°23′S 46°5′E / 22.383°S 46.083°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (2007)[2] | |
• Total | 10,121 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 313 |
Ankily is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 74% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[3]