Antananambo

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Antananambo
Antananambo (Madagascar)
Antananambo
Antananambo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°10′S 50°22′E / -15.167, 50.367
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 18,232
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antananambo or Antanambao 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 Antananambo was 18,232.[1]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, cloves and cassava. Services provide employment for 1 % of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 15°10′S 50°22′E / -15.167, 50.367