Antsakabary
| Antsakabary | |
|---|---|
  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[1] | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
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Coordinates: 15°3′S 48°56′E / 15.050°S 48.933°E
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