Rantabe
| Rantabe | |
|---|---|
  Rantabe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E / 15.700°S 49.650°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Maroantsetra |
| Elevation[1] | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 20,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Rantabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) 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 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]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
| Fenerive Est |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Mananara Nord | ||
| Maroantsetra | ||
| Sainte Marie | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo | ||
| Vavatenina | ||
Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E / 15.700°S 49.650°E
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