Antanimasaka, Ambatolampy

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Antanimasaka
Antanimasaka (Madagascar)
Antanimasaka
Antanimasaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°34′E / -19.4, 47.567
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation [1] 1,594 m (5,230 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antanimasaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sweet potatos and potatos. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-06-05.

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°34′E / -19.4, 47.567