Antsalova
Antsalova | |
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Antsalova Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Melaky |
District | Antsalova |
Elevation[1] | 105 m (344 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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. 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]
See also
The Maningoza Reserve is located near Antsalova.
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 4 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E