Antanifotsy, Soanierana Ivongo
| Antanifotsy | |
|---|---|
  Antanifotsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°52′S 49°38′E / 16.867°S 49.633°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Soanierana Ivongo |
| Elevation[1] | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antanifotsy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 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 lychee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Coordinates: 16°52′S 49°38′E / 16.867°S 49.633°E
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