Antsamaka
Antsamaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsamaka | |
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Antsamaka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 14°35′S 48°38′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Bealanana |
Elevation | 1,175 m (3,855 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
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