Ankofabe

Ankofabe
Ankofabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°30′S 49°37′E / 15.500°S 49.617°E / -15.500; 49.617
Country Madagascar
RegionAmbatosoa
DistrictMaroantsetra
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
10,561
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Ankofabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Ambatosoa, Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,561 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.

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15°30′S 49°37′E / 15.500°S 49.617°E / -15.500; 49.617