Antsahamena
| Antsahamena | |
|---|---|
  Antsahamena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°55′S 49°45′E / 14.917°S 49.750°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation[1] | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,418 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsahamena is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antsahamena was 3,418.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
Coordinates: 14°55′S 49°45′E / 14.917°S 49.750°E
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