Antsalova
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Antsalova |
| Elevation [1] | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Not to be confused with Antsalova District.
Antsalova is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsalova is served by a local Antsalova Airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 20% and 76% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-04.
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