Antsalova is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 58,280 in 2018.
Antsalova | |
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 Antsalova, the road to Bemamba | |
  Antsalova Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Antsalova |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 58 280 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 406 |
Antsalova is served by a local Antsalova Airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 20% and 76% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
Roads edit
- The Nationale Road 8a leads northwards to Maintirano.
River edit
Antsalova lies at the Soahany river.[3]
See also edit
- The Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
- The Maningoza Reserve is located near Antsalova.
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ Madacamp
18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E
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