Antsalaka

Antsalaka or Antsalaka Atsimo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antsalaka
Antsalaka is located in Madagascar
Antsalaka
Antsalaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°38′S 49°15′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation
[1]
595 m (1,952 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 0.2% of the population.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-27.

12°38′S 49°15′E


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