Antsirabe Sahatany
Antsirabe Sahatany | |
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Coordinates: 15°24′S 49°21′E / 15.400°S 49.350°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Maroantsetra |
Elevation | 1,064 m (3,491 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsirabe Sahatany is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) 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 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
Capital: Fenoarivo Atsinanana | ||
Fenerive Est (509) | ||
Mananara Nord (511) | ||
Maroantsetra (512) | ||
Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) (515) | ||
Soanierana Ivongo (516) | ||
Vavatenina (518) | ||
6 districts; 71 communes |
15°24′S 49°21′E / 15.400°S 49.350°E
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