Antokonala
Antokonala | |
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  Antokonala Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°0′S 47°22′E / 23.000°S 47.367°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vondrozo |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,870 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antokonala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,870 in 2001 commune census.[2]
The commune has its own ministry of education, but it only offers primary schooling services. The commune also has a private clinic, as well as a provincial road that runs through it. According to the commune census, 99% of the population are farmers. The most produced and valuable crop is rice, while bananas, coffee and cassava are also harvested. Services provide employment for an estimated 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
Capital: Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) |  | |
| Farafangana (30) |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) | ||
| Vondrozo (16) | ||
5 districts; 86 communes | ||
Coordinates: 23°0′S 47°22′E / 23.000°S 47.367°E
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