Antsahavaribe, Sambava
For other places with the same name, see Antsahavaribe.
| Antsahavaribe | |
|---|---|
  Antsahavaribe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°59′S 49°37′E / 13.983°S 49.617°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Sambava |
| Elevation[1] | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsahavaribe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
Coordinates: 13°59′S 49°37′E / 13.983°S 49.617°E
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