Ankazomborona | |
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  Ankazomborona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates:16°7′S46°45′E / 16.117°S 46.750°E /-16.117; 46.750 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,950 km2 (750 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 25,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 416 |
Ankazomborona is a rural municipality inMadagascar. It belongs to thedistrict ofMarovoay, which is a part ofBoeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 communecensus.[2]
This municipality consists of 16 fokontany (villages): Ankazomborona, Madirovalo, Amboromalandikely, Madiromiongana, Ambondromamy, Mahabibo, Besaonjo, Betaramahamay, Ambonara, Morafeno Barrage, Mahatazana, Ambohimahabibo, Belinta, Antanambao-Bemikimbo, Ankazomahitsy and Beronono.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raisinglivestock. The most important crop isrice, while other important products aremaize andcassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
Ankazomborona is crossed by theNational road 4 (Mahajanga-Antananarivo) from North to South.
Ankazomborona is situated at 23 km from theAnkarafantsika National Park.
Capital:Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) |  | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes | ||
jan16°7′S46°45′E / 16.117°S 46.750°E /-16.117; 46.750
