Anteza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Anteza
Anteza is located in Madagascar
Anteza
Anteza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°51′E / 21.667°S 47.850°E / -21.667; 47.850
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation79 m (259 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

21°40′S 47°51′E / 21.667°S 47.850°E / -21.667; 47.850