Rantabe

Rantabe is a rural municipality 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]

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Rosewood lodges at Rantabe waterline
Rantabe Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°42′S 49°39′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Analanjirofo
District	Maroantsetra
Elevation [1]	17 m (56 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	20,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	512

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]

Roads

The town is situated at the N5, south of the mouth of the Rantabe river into the Indian Ocean.

Nature

• the Makira Natural Park

See also

• James Plaintain - a pirate that settled in Rantabe.