Antsirabe Nord

Place in Sava, Madagascar
13°58′S 49°58′E / 13.967°S 49.967°E / -13.967; 49.967Country MadagascarRegionSavaDistrictVohemarElevation
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68 m (223 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total25,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
209

Antsirabe Nord or Antsirabe Avaratra is a rural municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Geography

This municipality is situated on the National Road 5a between Vohemar and Sambava.

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
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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

13°58′S 49°58′E / 13.967°S 49.967°E / -13.967; 49.967

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