Antanambao, Antsirabe II
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Antanambao | |
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  Antanambao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°40′S 47°20′E / 19.667°S 47.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antanambao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and fruits, while other important agricultural products are maize and potatoes.[2]
