Antsaravibe
Antsaravibe | |
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Coordinates: 13°3′S 49°1′E / 13.050°S 49.017°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambilobe |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,648 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsaravibe is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antsaravibe was 10648.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population (50%) works in fishing, while 49% are farmers. The most important crops are sugarcane and cotton; also tobacco is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% 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.
13°3′S 49°1′E / 13.050°S 49.017°E