Ambatonikonilahy
place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Ambatonikonilahy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of this municipality was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2018.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are potatoes and fruits, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, maize and sweet potatoes.
Geography
The municipality is situated at 14.5 km North of Betafo and 39 km from Antsirabe.
Electricity
Ambatonikonilahy is presently not connected to an electric grid. 70% of its population gets light from petrol lamps and 10% from candles. The remaining 20% stay in the dark.
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