Antanimena
Antanimena | |
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  Antanimena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°33′S 44°6′E / 23.550°S 44.100°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antanimena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 42% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas and maize. Services provide employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]
Rivers[]
The commune is crossed by the Onilahy River.
References and notes[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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Capital: Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest (16) |  | |
| Ankazoabo (5) | ||
| Benenitra (5) | ||
| Beroroha (5) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo (19) | ||
| Morombe (8) | ||
| Sakaraha (11) | ||
| Toliara I (1) | ||
| Toliara II (19) | ||
9 districts; 89 communes | ||
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Coordinates: 23°33′S 44°6′E / 23.550°S 44.100°E
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