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Place in Diana, Madagascar
Ankatafa
Ankatafa is located in MadagascarAnkatafaAnkatafaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°37′S 48°22′E / 13.617°S 48.367°E / -13.617; 48.367
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation10 m (30 ft)
Population
 • Total8,652
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ankatafa is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ankatafa was 8,652.

Ankatafa has a harbour, and primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cocoa and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
Madagascar Communes in the Diana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambanja (24) - 203
Ambilobe (15) - 204
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201
Antsiranana II (22) - 202
Nosy Be (5) - 207
5 districts; 51 communes

13°37′S 48°22′E / 13.617°S 48.367°E / -13.617; 48.367


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