Antsiatsiaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsiatsiaka | |
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Coordinates: 17°0′S 49°12′E / 17.000°S 49.200°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Fenerive Est |
Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 27,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee, lychee and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
17°0′S 49°12′E / 17.000°S 49.200°E