Saint Augustin, Madagascar
| Saint Augustin | |
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Saint Augustin | |
  Saint Augustin Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°33′S 43°46′E / 23.550°S 43.767°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Province | Toliara |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation[1] | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Saint Augustin (also known as Ianantsony; Malagasy: Anantson̈o) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] The mouth of the Onilahy River is near the town.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 23% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice; also lima beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 7% 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 2008-03-13.
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Coordinates: 23°33′S 43°46′E / 23.550°S 43.767°E