Alakamisy Antivato

Alakamisy Antivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Alakamisy Antivato
Alakamisy Antivato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°53′S 46°54′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation1,542 m (5,059 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateCwb

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are maize, barley and soya.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.


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