Antsirabe Sahatany is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsirabe Sahatany | |
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  Antsirabe Sahatany Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°24′S 49°21′E / 15.400°S 49.350°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Maroantsetra |
| Elevation | 1,064 m (3,491 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% 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 2008-03-08.
15°24′S 49°21′E / 15.400°S 49.350°E
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