Antsalova
Place in Melaky, Madagascar
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Antsalova is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 58,280 in 2018.
Antsalova | |
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Antsalova, the road to Bemamba | |
  Antsalova Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Antsalova |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 58 280 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 406 |
Antsalova is served by a local Antsalova Airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 20% and 76% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
Antsalova consists of six subdivisions: Antsalova (pop. 14,095), Soahany (pop. 5,094), Bemara Atsinanana (2,610), Masoarivo (10,122), Trangahy (pop. 13,136), and Bekopaka (pop. 13,223).[3]
Roads
- The Nationale Road 8a leads northwards to Maintirano.
River
Antsalova lies at the Soahany river.[4]
See also
- The Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
- The Maningoza Reserve is located near Antsalova.
