Ankililoake Ankililoaka | |
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Coordinates:22°46′S43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E /-22.767; 43.617 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Toliara II |
Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 602 |
Ankililoake is a rural municipality inMadagascar. It belongs to thedistrict ofToliara II, which is a part ofAtsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 communecensus.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops arecotton andcassava, while other important agricultural products aremaize,sweet potatoes andrice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
Ankililoaka is situated at 75 km North ofToliara on theNational road 9.[3]
22°46′S43°37′E / 22.767°S 43.617°E /-22.767; 43.617
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