Rantabe
Rantabe
Rantabe | |
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Rantabe Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E / 15.700°S 49.650°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Maroantsetra |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 20,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Rantabe 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 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Rantabe has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 82% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 12% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]
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The town is situated at the N5.
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E / 15.700°S 49.650°E
Categories:
- Populated places in Analanjirofo
- Analanjirofo geography stubs