Antsohimbondrona

Antsohimbondrona (also called: Port Saint-Louis) is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Antsohimbondrona was 32080.[2]

Antsohimbondrona
Port Saint-Louis
Antsohimbondrona is located in Madagascar
Antsohimbondrona
Antsohimbondrona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°5′S 48°51′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation
[1]
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total32,080
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
204

Antsohimbondrona has a maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]

The majority (65%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 13% and 7% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]

Roads

The provincial road 20D leads to Antsohimbondrona from Ambilobe.

See also
  • Nosy Mitsio, and island that belongs to Antsohimbondrona.

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°5′S 48°51′E


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