Rantabe

Rantabe is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Rantabe
Rantabe
Rosewood lodges at Rantabe waterline
Rosewood lodges at Rantabe waterline
Rantabe is located in Madagascar
Rantabe
Rantabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictMaroantsetra
Elevation
[1]
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total20,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
512

Rantabe has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 82% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 12% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]

Roads

The town is situated at the N5, south of the mouth of the Rantabe river into the Indian Ocean.

Nature

See also

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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