Antaly
Antaly | |
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| Coordinates: 24°23′S 44°24′E / 24.383°S 44.400°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antaly is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sugarcane, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.