Antsambalahy

Antsambalahy
Antsambalahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°43′S 49°55′E / 14.717°S 49.917°E / -14.717; 49.917
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Elevation[1] 236 m (774 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 11,284
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Antsambalahy is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antsambalahy was 11,284.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.9% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°43′S 49°55′E / 14.717°S 49.917°E / -14.717; 49.917


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