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Place in Sofia, Madagascar
Antsoha
Antsoha is located in MadagascarAntsohaAntsohaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°46′S 48°51′E / 15.767°S 48.850°E / -15.767; 48.850
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictMandritsara
Elevation483 m (1,585 ft)
Population
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.

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.

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.
Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)
Bealanana (13) (407)
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)
Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)
Mampikony (6) (414)
Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

15°46′S 48°51′E / 15.767°S 48.850°E / -15.767; 48.850


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