Antsahidoha Bebao or Antsaidoha-Bebao is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antsahidoha Bebao
Antsahidoha Bebao is located in Madagascar
Antsahidoha Bebao
Antsahidoha Bebao
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°22′S 44°33′E / 17.367°S 44.550°E / -17.367; 44.550
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
DistrictMaintirano
Elevation66 m (217 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava.[2]

References and notes edit

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

17°22′S 44°33′E / 17.367°S 44.550°E / -17.367; 44.550