Antsampandrano, Antanifotsy
Antsampandrano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antanifotsy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsampandrano | |
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  Antsampandrano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°55′S 47°34′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antanifotsy |
| Elevation | 1,620 m (5,310 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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