Antombana

Antombana
Antombana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°0′S 50°10′E / 15.000°S 50.167°E / -15.000; 50.167
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
  Total 18,592
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antombana 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 Antombana was 18,592.[1]

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

References and notes

  1. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 15°0′S 50°10′E / 15.000°S 50.167°E / -15.000; 50.167


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