Jump to content

Antananambo

Coordinates: 15°10′S 50°22′E / 15.167°S 50.367°E / -15.167; 50.367
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antananambo
Antananambo is located in Madagascar
Antananambo
Antananambo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°10′S 50°22′E / 15.167°S 50.367°E / -15.167; 50.367
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAntalaha
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
18,232
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Antananambo or Antanambao is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antananambo was 18,232.[1]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, cloves and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[1]

References and notes

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

15°10′S 50°22′E / 15.167°S 50.367°E / -15.167; 50.367