Antsalaka

Antsalaka
Antsalaka

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 12°38′S 49°15′E / 12.633°S 49.250°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Diana
District Antsiranana II
Elevation[1] 595 m (1,952 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsalaka or Antsalaka Atsimo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 0.2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-27.

Coordinates: 12°38′S 49°15′E / 12.633°S 49.250°E