Antsampanana Explained

Official Name:Antsampanana
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Atsinanana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Brickaville District
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Mahatsara
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Eugène Rahavana
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-18.9811°N 48.9419°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:508

Antsampanana in Malagasy pronounced as /vatʷˈmanɖʐʲ/ is a village in Atsinanana Region, Madagascar. It belongs to the municipality of Mahatsara. It is located along Route Nationale (RN) 2, at the northern terminus of RN 11 (which heads south to Vatomandry). A memorial dedicated to the victims of the Malagasy Uprising of 1947 was erected in the village centre. There is a small mosque in Main Street. Antsampanana's market area is a common stopping point for trips.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Bradt, Hilary. Guide to Madagascar, p. 271 (1997)
  2. LeHoullier, Sara. Madagascar (Travel Companion), p. 67 (2010)