Antsakanalabe
| Antsakanalabe | |
|---|---|
  Antsakanalabe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°25′S 48°17′E / 15.417°S 48.283°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation[1] | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsakanalabe 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 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, wheat, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 20% 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°25′S 48°17′E / 15.417°S 48.283°E
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