title: Ankofa
text: # Ankofa
  
  Ankofa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.
  
  Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also cloves are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.
  
  ## Waterways
  
  Ankofa lies at the Antainambalana River, a little upstream from Maroantsetra.
  
  