Ankily

Ankily is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region.

Ankily
Ankily
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°23′S 46°5′E
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIhosy
Elevation750 m (2,460 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
  Total10,121
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
313

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]

Geography

Ankily is situated at 4 km from Ihosy.[4]

References

22°23′S 46°5′E


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