Antokonala
Antokonala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,870 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antokonala | |
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  Antokonala Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°0′S 47°22′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vondrozo |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,870 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
The commune has its own ministry of education, but it only offers primary schooling services. The commune also has a private clinic, as well as a provincial road that runs through it. According to the commune census, 99% of the population are farmers. The most produced and valuable crop is rice, while bananas, coffee and cassava are also harvested. Services provide employment for an estimated 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
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