Antsakanalabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antsakanalabe
Antsakanalabe is located in Madagascar
Antsakanalabe
Antsakanalabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°25′S 48°17′E / 15.417°S 48.283°E / -15.417; 48.283
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictBefandriana-Nord
Elevation218 m (715 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, wheat, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 20% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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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 2008-03-01.

15°25′S 48°17′E / 15.417°S 48.283°E / -15.417; 48.283