Ankazomborona
This municipality consists of 16 fokontany (villages): Ankazomborona, Madirovalo, Amboromalandikely, Madiromiongana, Ambondromamy, Mahabibo, Besaonjo, Betaramahamay, Ambonara, Morafeno Barrage, Mahatazana, Ambohimahabibo, Belinta, Antanambao-Bemikimbo, Ankazomahitsy and Beronono.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 5% of the population.
Bodies of water
- Rivers: Bekarara, Maevajofo, Andranomiditra, Mahajamba, Karambo, Namboenana, Ampatika and Ambatomainty.
- Lakes : Morafeno, Ambilivily, Amboromalandy and Matsaborikisoa.
- Sea: The Baie d'Ambaro, a RAMSAR site of 54000 ha is situated in this municipality.
Roads
Ankazomborona is crossed by the National road 4 (Mahajanga-Antananarivo) from North to South.
National Parks
Ankazomborona is situated at 23 km from the Ankarafantsika National Park.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ (in French): Monographie de la Commune
jan 16°7′S 46°45′E / 16.117°S 46.750°E