Antsakabary

Place in Sofia, Madagascar
15°3′S 48°56′E / 15.050°S 48.933°E / -15.050; 48.933Country MadagascarRegionSofiaDistrictBefandriana-NordElevation596 m (1,955 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total22,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
409
Carte bassin Sofia

Antsakabary is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

River

Antsakabary is situated at the Sofia River.

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
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Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)Bealanana (13) (407)Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)Mampikony (6) (414)Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

15°3′S 48°56′E / 15.050°S 48.933°E / -15.050; 48.933


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