Manantenina lies at southern banks of the Soavary river. In its south the municipality is also crossed by the Ankaramany river.
Madagascar national road 12a ferry over the Ankaramany
09 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality: Manantenina Haut, Manantenina Bas, Ambalateza, Ankarefo, Ampasimasay, Esama, Ankaromanihy,
Manambato and Antanintsara.[4]
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population works in fishing. 35% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]
Mining
the Manantenina mine, a bauxit deposit that is not yet exploited.
