Antonibe is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antonibe
girl in Anjajavy, a village of this municipality
girl in Anjajavy, a village of this municipality
Antonibe is located in Madagascar
Antonibe
Antonibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°7′S 47°24′E / 15.117°S 47.400°E / -15.117; 47.400
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAnalalava
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total24,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Antonibe is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]

Road

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There is an unpaved provincial road from the RN 6 at Anjiamangirana I.

Protected areas

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The Anjajavy Forest.

References

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

15°7′S 47°24′E / 15.117°S 47.400°E / -15.117; 47.400