Antsindra

Antsindra
Antsindra

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°44′E / 20.983°S 47.733°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ifanadiana
Elevation[1] 471 m (1,545 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsindra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°44′E / 20.983°S 47.733°E