Antsahamena
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| Antsahamena | |
  Antsahamena
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Antsiranana |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation [1] | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,418 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsahamena is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Antsahamena was 3,418.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.5 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5 % 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 2008-02-15.
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