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Antsalova

Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E / -18.667; 44.617
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Antsalova
Antsalova, the road to Bemamba
Antsalova, the road to Bemamba
Antsalova is located in Madagascar
Antsalova
Antsalova
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E / -18.667; 44.617
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
DistrictAntsalova
Elevation105 m (344 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total58 280
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
406

Antsalova is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 58,280 in 2018.

Antsalova is served by a local Antsalova Airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]

Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 20% and 76% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]

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River

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Antsalova lies at the Soahany river.[3]

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References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  3. ^ Madacamp

18°40′S 44°37′E / 18.667°S 44.617°E / -18.667; 44.617