Antsamaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsamaka | |
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  Antsamaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°35′S 48°38′E / 14.583°S 48.633°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Bealanana |
| Elevation | 1,175 m (3,855 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
14°35′S 48°38′E / 14.583°S 48.633°E
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