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'''Antsotso''' or '''Antsoso''' is a town and commune in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Betafo District|Betafo]], which is a part of [[Vakinankaratra Region]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/>
'''Antsotso''' or '''Antsoso''' is a rural municipality in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Betafo District|Betafo]], which is a part of [[Vakinankaratra Region]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/>


Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is [[rice]], while other important products are [[maize]], [[potato]]es and [[soya]].<ref name="pop">{{cite web
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is [[rice]], while other important products are [[maize]], [[potato]]es and [[Soybean|soya]].<ref name="pop">{{cite web
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==Geography==
The town lies at the river [[Landratsay]] and north from [[Betafo]].


== References and notes ==
== References and notes ==
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Antsotso
Antsotso is located in Madagascar
Antsotso
Antsotso
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°49′S 46°52′E / 19.817°S 46.867°E / -19.817; 46.867
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation1,480 m (4,860 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
15,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
113

Antsotso or Antsoso is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, potatoes and soya.[2]

Geography

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The town lies at the river Landratsay and north from Betafo.

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°49′S 46°52′E / 19.817°S 46.867°E / -19.817; 46.867