Antalaha

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Antalaha
Antalaha (Madagascar)
Antalaha
Antalaha
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°53′S 50°17′E / -14.883, 50.283
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 75,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antalaha is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Antalaha was 75,000.[1]

Antalaha has a maritime harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital.[1]

Farming provides employment for 40 % of the working population. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are cloves and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30.00 % and 29.98 % of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.02 % of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°53′S, 50°17′E

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