Antananadava
Place in Sofia, Madagascar
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Antananadava or Antanandava is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Antananadava | |
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  Antananadava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°51′S 48°49′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95.75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Additionally, fishing employs 0.25% of the population.[2]
