Antsambalahy

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Antsambalahy
Antsambalahy (Madagascar)
Antsambalahy
Antsambalahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°43′S 49°55′E / -14.717, 49.917
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Elevation [1] 236 m (774 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,284
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsambalahy 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 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]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
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 Communes in Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Andapa
Antalaha
Sambava
Vohemar

Coordinates: 14°43′S 49°55′E / -14.717, 49.917

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