Antsindra

Antsindra
Antsindra is located in Madagascar
Antsindra
Antsindra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°44′E / 20.983°S 47.733°E / -20.983; 47.733
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIfanadiana
Elevation
[1]
471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Antsindra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

20°59′S 47°44′E / 20.983°S 47.733°E / -20.983; 47.733


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