Antsalaka | |
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 Antsalaka | |
  Antsalaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°38′S 49°15′E / 12.633°S 49.250°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antsalaka or Antsalaka Atsimo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 0.2% of the population.
