Antsoha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, in Menabe Region. The population of the commune was approximately 4,000 at the 2001 commune census.[2]
Antsoha | |
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  Antsoha Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°55′S 44°52′E / 19.917°S 44.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lens, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
19°55′S 44°52′E / 19.917°S 44.867°E
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