Anjalazala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Anjalazala
Anjalazala is located in Madagascar
Anjalazala
Anjalazala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°1′S 48°11′E / 15.017°S 48.183°E / -15.017; 48.183
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAntsohihy
Elevation165 m (541 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
 • Ethnicities
Sakalava
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
407

Only primary schooling is available. 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

15°1′S 48°11′E / 15.017°S 48.183°E / -15.017; 48.183