Antsakabary

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Antsakabary
Antsakabary is located in Madagascar
Antsakabary
Antsakabary
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Befandriana-Nord
Elevation[1] 596 m (1,955 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 22,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsakabary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) 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]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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