Antseza

Antseza is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Antseza
Antseza Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°13′S 45°52′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Mitsinjo
Elevation [1]	31 m (102 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	9,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Antseza has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 19% of the population.^[2]