Antanifotsy, Soanierana Ivongo

Antanifotsy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antanifotsy
Antanifotsy is located in Madagascar
Antanifotsy
Antanifotsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°52′S 49°38′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictSoanierana Ivongo
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are lychee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.

16°52′S 49°38′E


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