Antenimbe
Antenimbe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antenimbe | |
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  Antenimbe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°12′S 47°6′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,668 m (5,472 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% 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 beans, cassava and potatoes.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) | ||
3 districts; 49 communes | ||
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