Antalaha

Antalaha
Antalaha beach
Antalaha
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°53′S 50°15′E / 14.883°S 50.250°E / -14.883; 50.250
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAntalaha
Government
  MayorEddie Fernand
Area
  Total
7.084 km2 (2.735 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
  Total
67,888
  Ethnicities
Betsimisaraka Tsimihety and Antaimoro
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
206
WebsiteAntalaha

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.