Antsahanoro

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Antsahanoro
Antsahanoro (Madagascar)
Antsahanoro
Antsahanoro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°50′S 50°8′E / -14.833, 50.133
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 16,253
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsahanoro 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 Antsahanoro was 16,253.[1]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 2 % of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

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

Coordinates: 14°50′S 50°8′E / -14.833, 50.133