Ambatonikonilahy

Ambatonikonilahy

Ambatonikonilahy

Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Ambatonikonilahy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of this municipality was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2018.[2]

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Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are potatoes and fruits, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, maize and sweet potatoes.[2]

Geography

The municipality is situated at 14.5 km North of Betafo and 39 km from Antsirabe.

Electricity

Ambatonikonilahy is presently not connected to an electric grid. 70% of its population gets light from petrol lamps and 10% from candles.[3] The remaining 20% stay in the dark.

References

  1. [1]
    Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. [2]
    "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
  3. [3]
    Café Lumiere

19°43′S 46°56′E


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