Ambatonikonilahy
Ambatonikonilahy | |
|---|---|
  Ambatonikonilahy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates:19°43′S46°56′E/ 19.717°S 46.933°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 2,024 m (6,640 ft) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3(EAT) |
| Postal code | 113 |
Ambatonikonilahyis a rural municipality inMadagascar.It belongs to thedistrictofBetafo,which is a part ofVakinankaratra 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 arepotatoesand fruits, while other important agricultural products are vegetables,maizeandsweet potatoes.[2]
Geography
[edit]The municipality is situated at 14.5 km North ofBetafoand 39 km fromAntsirabe.
Electricity
[edit]Ambatonikonilahy is presently not connected to an electric grid. 70% of its population gets light frompetrol lampsand 10% fromcandles.[3]The remaining 20% stay in the dark.
References
[edit]- ^Estimated based onDEMdata fromShuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^abc"ILO census data".Cornell University.2002.Retrieved2008-04-22.
- ^Café Lumiere
Capital:Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy(19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy(14) | ||
| Antsirabe I(1) | ||
| Antsirabe II(20) | ||
| Betafo(18) | ||
| Faratsiho(9) | ||
| Mandoto(9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
19°43′S46°56′E/ 19.717°S 46.933°E
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