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Anjalazala

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

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

OThe commune offers only primary education. Agriculture is the dominant occupation, with 99% of the population engaged in farming. The most important crop is rice, followed by bananas, maize, and cassava. The service sector provides employment for the remaining 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  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