Antanambaon'amberina
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Antanambaon'amberina | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Mahajanga |
Region | Sofia |
District | Mandritsara |
Elevation [1] | 575 m (1,886 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antanambaon'amberina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 47% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and cloves, while other important agricultural products are beans and rice. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-28.