Antanimbary
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| Antanimbary | |
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| Coordinates: 17°11′S 46°51′E / 17.183°S 46.85°E | |
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| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation[1] | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antanimbary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antanimbary has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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Coordinates: 17°11′S 46°51′E / 17.183°S 46.85°E
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