| Antsahampano | |
|---|---|
  AntsahampanoLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°19′S 49°11′E / 12.317°S 49.183°E / -12.317; 49.183 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,624 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsahampano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Antsahampano was 7,624.
Antsahampano has a maritime harbour. Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (60%) of the population are farmers, while an additional 25% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are onions, rice and tomatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 4% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
| Communes in the Diana Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ambanja (24) - 203 |
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| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 | ||
| Nosy Be (5) - 207 | ||
| 5 districts; 51 communes | ||
12°19′S 49°11′E / 12.317°S 49.183°E / -12.317; 49.183
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