Antsahampano
Antsahampano | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,624 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsahampano is a town and commune (Template:Lang-mg) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Antsahampano was 7,624.[2]
Antsahampano has a maritime harbour. Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are onions, rice and tomatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 4% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
| Ambanja (24) - 203 |
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| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 | ||
| Nosy Be (5) - 207 | ||
5 districts; 51 communes | ||
12°19′S 49°11′E / 12.317°S 49.183°E
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