Antakotako

Antakotako
Antakotako

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°19′S 49°48′E / 15.317°S 49.800°E / -15.317; 49.800
Country  Madagascar
Region Analanjirofo
District Maroantsetra
Elevation[1] 84 m (276 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antakotako 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 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.

Coordinates: 15°19′S 49°48′E / 15.317°S 49.800°E / -15.317; 49.800


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