Antsalova

Not to be confused with Antsalova District.

Antsalova is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 58,280 in 2018.

Antsalova
Antsalova, the road to Bemamba
Antsalova Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°40′S 44°37′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Melaky
District	Antsalova
Elevation [1]	105 m (344 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	58 280
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	406

Antsalova is served by a local Antsalova Airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.^[2]

Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 20% and 76% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.^[2]

Roads

• The Nationale Road 8a leads northwards to Maintirano.

River

Antsalova lies at the Soahany river.^[3]

See also

• The Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
• The Maningoza Reserve is located near Antsalova.