Antakasina
Appearance
Antakasina | |
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Coordinates: 19°32′S 47°46′E / 19.533°S 47.767°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,599 m (5,246 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antakasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1.75% and 0.25% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-04-22.
19°32′S 47°46′E / 19.533°S 47.767°E