Anontsibe Centre
| Anontsibe Centre | |
|---|---|
  Anontsibe Centre Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°22′S 44°28′E / 21.367°S 44.467°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Manja |
| Elevation[1] | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Anontsibe Centre or Anontsibe Sakalava is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and onions, while other important agricultural products are maize and lima beans.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
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Coordinates: 21°22′S 44°28′E / 21.367°S 44.467°E
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