Antsirabe Nord

Antsirabe Nord or Antsirabe Avaratra is a rural municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

For other places with the same name, see Antsirabe (disambiguation).
Antsirabe Nord
Antsirabe Nord is located in Madagascar
Antsirabe Nord
Antsirabe Nord
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°58′S 49°58′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictVohemar
Elevation
[1]
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total25,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
209

Primary and junior level secondary education are available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Geography

This municipality is situated on the National Road 5a between Vohemar and Sambava.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
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