Antsoha, Mandritsara

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

Antsoha
Antsoha
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°46′S 48°51′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictMandritsara
Elevation483 m (1,585 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also raffia palm 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 2008-02-28.


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