Antsambalahy

Place in Sava, Madagascar
14°43′S 49°55′E / 14.717°S 49.917°E / -14.717; 49.917Country MadagascarRegionSavaDistrictAntalahaElevation
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236 m (774 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total11,284Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Antsambalahy is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antsambalahy was 11,284.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.9% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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Madagascar Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Sambava
Andapa (17)
Antalaha (14)Sambava (25)Vohemar (19)
4 districts; 75 communes

14°43′S 49°55′E / 14.717°S 49.917°E / -14.717; 49.917


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