Anjoma is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Anjoma | |
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  Anjoma Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°13′S 46°55′E / 21.217°S 46.917°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambalavao |
| Elevation | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 303 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
Nature edit
The Tapia forest of Anjoma supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.[3]
References edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes
21°13′S 46°55′E / 21.217°S 46.917°E
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