Antseza | |
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Antseza
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mitsinjo |
Elevation[1] | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antseza is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antseza has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 19% of the population.[2]
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