Antsohimbondrona
Antsohimbondrona
Port Saint-Louis | |
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| Coordinates: 13°5′S 48°51′E / 13.083°S 48.850°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 32,080 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 204 |
Antsohimbondrona (also called: Port Saint-Louis) is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated in the delta of the Mahavavy River into the Indian Ocean. According to 2001 census the population of Antsohimbondrona was 32080.
Antsohimbondrona has a maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.
The majority (65%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 13% and 7% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.