Antakasina
Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antakasina 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 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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Antakasina | |
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Coordinates: 19°32′S 47°46′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,599 m (5,246 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1.75% and 0.25% of the population, respectively.[2]