Antanimasaka, Ambatolampy
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Antanimasaka | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | 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) |
For other places with the same name, see Antanimasaka (disambiguation).
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
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
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