Antsirabe Nord | |
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Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 13°58′S 49°58′E / 13.967°S 49.967°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Vohemar |
Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 25,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Antsirabe Nord or Antsirabe Avaratra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) 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.
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.
Coordinates: 13°58′S 49°58′E / 13.967°S 49.967°E