Antsohimbondrona
Place in Diana, Madagascar
Place in Diana, Madagascar
Antsohimbondrona Port Saint-Louis | |
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| 13°5′S 48°51′E / 13.083°S 48.850°E / -13.083; 48.850 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 32,080 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 204 |
Antsohimbondrona (also called: Port Saint-Louis) is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated in the delta of the Mahavavy River into the Indian Ocean. According to 2001 census the population of Antsohimbondrona was 32080.[2]
Antsohimbondrona has a maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]
The majority (65%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 13% and 7% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]
Roads
The provincial road 20D leads to Antsohimbondrona from Ambilobe.
See also
- Nosy Mitsio, and island that belongs to Antsohimbondrona.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
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5 districts; 51 communes
13°5′S 48°51′E / 13.083°S 48.850°E / -13.083; 48.850
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