Antsindra

Antsindra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antsindra
Antsindra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°44′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIfanadiana
Elevation471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.


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