Antanimasaka, Ambatolampy

For other places with the same name, see Antanimasaka.

Antanimasaka
Antanimasaka Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°34′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Vakinankaratra
District	Ambatolampy
Elevation [1]	1,594 m (5,230 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	5,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Antanimasaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% 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. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-05.

19°24′S 47°34′E