Antsalaka | |
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![]() Antsalaka | |
Coordinates: 12°38′S 49°15′E / 12.633°S 49.250°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsalaka or Antsalaka Atsimo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 0.2% 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 2008-02-27.
12°38′S 49°15′E / 12.633°S 49.250°E
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