Ambatonikonilahy
Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
19°43′S 46°56′E / 19.717°S 46.933°E / -19.717; 46.933
Madagascar (2018)[2]
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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]
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
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ Café Lumiere
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Capital: Antsirabe
7 districts; 89 communes
19°43′S 46°56′E / 19.717°S 46.933°E / -19.717; 46.933
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