Antanimeva

Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
22°14′S 43°46′E / 22.233°S 43.767°E / -22.233; 43.767Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictMorombeElevation145 m (476 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total24,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Antanimeva is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 47% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cotton, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]


Roads

The commune is crossed by the RN9 from Toliara (Tulear) to Mandabe.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
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Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)Morombe (9) - 618Sakaraha (12) - 620Toliara I (1)Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

22°14′S 43°46′E / 22.233°S 43.767°E / -22.233; 43.767


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