Antanimora Sud

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Antanimora Sud
Antanimora Sud (Madagascar)
Antanimora Sud
Antanimora Sud
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°49′S 45°40′E / -24.817, 45.667
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation [1] 297 m (974 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antanimora Sud (Antanimora Atsimo) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antanimora Sud is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 52% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts; also maize is an important agricultural product. 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 2008-05-02.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 24°49′S 45°40′E / -24.817, 45.667