Antsirabe Nord or Antsirabe Avaratra is a rural municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Antsirabe Nord
Antsirabe Nord is located in Madagascar
Antsirabe Nord
Antsirabe Nord
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°58′S 49°58′E / 13.967°S 49.967°E / -13.967; 49.967
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictVohemar
Elevation68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total25,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
209

Primary and junior level secondary education are available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Geography edit

This municipality is situated on the National Road 5a between Vohemar and Sambava.

References edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.

13°58′S 49°58′E / 13.967°S 49.967°E / -13.967; 49.967