Antsotso | |
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Coordinates: 19°49′S 46°52′E / 19.817°S 46.867°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Betafo |
Elevation | 1,480 m (4,860 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (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]