Antalaha

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Antalaha is an urban municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of Antalaha was 67.888 in 2018.

Farming provides employment for 40% of the working population. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are cloves and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30.00% and 29.98% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.02% of the population.[1]

Infrastructures

The National road 5a connects the town with Sambava (81 km) and Ambilobe in the North. Antalaha has a maritime harbour. The local airport is situated at 12km west of Antalaha but it didn't receive any flights since 2015.[2]

Education

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital.[1]

Rivers

Ambinany river, Ankavanana and Ankavia.

Sports

  • JS Antalaha - football champion of SAVA in 2012, 2014 and 2019. Malagasy champion 1973/

Climate

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