Rantabe

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Rantabe
Rantabe (Madagascar)
Rantabe
Rantabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E / -15.7, 49.65
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Analanjirofo
District Maroantsetra
Elevation [1] 17 m (56 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 20,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Rantabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Rantabe has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 82% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 12% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 6% 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 2008-03-08.
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 Communes in Analanjirofo Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Fenerive Est
Mananara Nord
Maroantsetra
Sainte Marie
Soanierana Ivongo
Vavatenina

Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E / -15.7, 49.65

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