Alakamisy, Antsirabe II
Alakamisy | |
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Alakamisy Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°19′E / 20.200°S 47.317°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Antsirabe II |
Elevation[1] | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 18,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Alakamisy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92 percent of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8 percent receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are vegetables, while other important products are cabbage and potatoes.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°19′E / 20.200°S 47.317°E
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