Antsaravibe

Antsaravibe is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antsaravibe was 10648.[2]

Antsaravibe
Antsaravibe is located in Madagascar
Antsaravibe
Antsaravibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°3′S 49°1′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,648
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population (50%) works in fishing, while 49% are farmers. The most important crops are sugarcane and cotton; also tobacco is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 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 2008-02-13.

13°3′S 49°1′E


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