| Antsiranambe | |
|---|---|
  AntsiranambeLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°9′S 47°42′E / 23.150°S 47.700°E / -23.150; 47.700 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsiranambe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
| Communes in the Atsimo-Atsinanana Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 |  | |
| Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
| Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
| 5 districts; 86 communes | ||
23°9′S 47°42′E / 23.150°S 47.700°E / -23.150; 47.700
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