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Antsambalahy

Coordinates: 14°43′S 49°55′E / 14.717°S 49.917°E / -14.717; 49.917
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Antsambalahy
Antsambalahy is located in Madagascar
Antsambalahy
Antsambalahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°43′S 49°55′E / 14.717°S 49.917°E / -14.717; 49.917
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAntalaha
Elevation236 m (774 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
11,284
Time zoneUTC3 (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

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

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