Antsalova
Place in Melaky, Madagascar
18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E / -18.667; 44.617
Madagascar (2018)
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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 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
- The Nationale Road 8a leads northwards to Maintirano.
River
Antsalova lies at the Soahany river.[3]
See also
- The Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
- The Maningoza Reserve is located near Antsalova.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ Madacamp
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Capital: Maintirano
- Antsalova
- Bekopaka
- Bemaraha Atsinanana
- Masoarivo
- Soahany
- Trangahy
- Ambolodia Sud
- Ampako
- Ankasakasa Tsibiray
- Antsirasira
- Bekodoka
- Besalampy
- Mahabe
- Marovoay Sud
- Soanenga
5 districts; 40 communes
18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E / -18.667; 44.617
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