Antanamalaza

Antanamalaza
Antanamalaza

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°38′E / 19.400°S 47.633°E / -19.400; 47.633
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation[1] 1,603 m (5,259 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antanamalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°38′E / 19.400°S 47.633°E / -19.400; 47.633


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