Antsohimbondrona

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Antsohimbondrona
Antsohimbondrona (Madagascar)
Antsohimbondrona
Antsohimbondrona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°5′S 48°51′E / -13.083, 48.85
Country Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Diana
District Ambilobe
Elevation [1] m (30 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 32,080
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsohimbondrona is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Antsohimbondrona was 32080.[2]

Antsohimbondrona has a maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]

The majority (65 %) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 13 % and 7 % of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 15 % of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-13.

Coordinates: 13°5′S 48°51′E / -13.083, 48.85