Antsamaka
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Antsamaka | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Mahajanga |
Region | Sofia |
District | Bealanana |
Elevation [1] | 1,175 m (3,855 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsamaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also beans is an important agricultural product. 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 2008-02-29.