Antsakabary
Antsakabary | |
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  Antsakabary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°3′S 48°56′E / 15.050°S 48.933°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsakabary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-03-01.
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) | ||
| Bealanana (13) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) | ||
| Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) | ||
| Mampikony (6) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes | ||
Coordinates: 15°3′S 48°56′E / 15.050°S 48.933°E
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