Antalaha
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  Antalaha
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Antsiranana |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Antalaha |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| - Total | 75,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Not to be confused with Antalaha District.
Antalaha is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Antalaha was 75,000.[1]
Antalaha has a maritime harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital.[1]
Farming provides employment for 40 % of the working population. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are cloves and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30.00 % and 29.98 % of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.02 % of the population.[1]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
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