Antanimbary | |
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Coordinates: 17°11′S 46°51′E / 17.183°S 46.850°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antanimbary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antanimbary has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
Infrastructure
[edit]- Route Nationale 4 from Antananarivo to Mahajanga.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
17°11′S 46°51′E / 17.183°S 46.850°E