Antanimbary
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Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°11′S 46°51′E / 17.183°S 46.850°E / -17.183; 46.850 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
Population
(2001)[2]
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• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antanimbary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the districtofMaevatanana, 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]
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Capital: Maevatanana | ||
Kandreho (7) - 411 |
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Maevatanana (20) - 412 |
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Tsaratanana (13) - 421 |
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3 districts; 32 communes |
17°11′S 46°51′E / 17.183°S 46.850°E / -17.183; 46.850
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