Antanambaon'amberina

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Antanambaon'amberina
Antanambaon'amberina (Madagascar)
Antanambaon'amberina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°25′S 49°7′E / -16.417, 49.117
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Sofia
District Mandritsara
Elevation [1] 575 m (1,886 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antanambaon'amberina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 47% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and cloves, while other important agricultural products are beans and rice. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

[edit] 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 on 2008-02-28.

Coordinates: 16°25′S 49°7′E / -16.417, 49.117