Antanimeva
Antanimeva | |
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Coordinates: 22°14′S 43°46′E / 22.233°S 43.767°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Morombe |
Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 24,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antanimeva is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 47% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cotton, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
Roads
The commune is crossed by the RN9 from Toliara (Tulear) to Mandabe.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
22°14′S 43°46′E / 22.233°S 43.767°E