Antsirabe Nord
Antsirabe Nord or Antsirabe Avaratra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsirabe Nord | |
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  Antsirabe Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°58′S 49°58′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
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