Antokonala

Antokonala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,870 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antokonala
Antokonala is located in Madagascar
Antokonala
Antokonala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°0′S 47°22′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVondrozo
Elevation150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total3,870
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The commune has its own ministry of education, but it only offers primary schooling services. The commune also has a private clinic, as well as a provincial road that runs through it. According to the commune census, 99% of the population are farmers. The most produced and valuable crop is rice, while bananas, coffee and cassava are also harvested. Services provide employment for an estimated 1% 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 2008-05-10.

23°0′S 47°22′E


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