Antsamaka

Antsamaka
Antsamaka

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°35′S 48°38′E / 14.583°S 48.633°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Bealanana
Elevation[1] 1,175 m (3,855 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsamaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-29.

Coordinates: 14°35′S 48°38′E / 14.583°S 48.633°E