Antsahabe
| Antsahabe | |
|---|---|
  Antsahabe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°48′S 48°23′E / 14.800°S 48.383°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Antsohihy |
| Elevation[1] | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsahabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 20% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while another important product is raffia palm. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 38% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
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Coordinates: 14°48′S 48°23′E / 14.800°S 48.383°E