Antsohimbondrona
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| Antsohimbondrona | |
  Antsohimbondrona
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Antsiranana |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation [1] | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 32,080 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsohimbondrona is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Antsohimbondrona was 32080.[2]
Antsohimbondrona has a maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]
The majority (65 %) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 13 % and 7 % of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 15 % 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 2008-02-13.
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