Antalaha is an urban municipality in northern Madagascar.
It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region.
The population of Antalaha was 67.888 in 2018.
Antalaha has a maritime harbour.
A local airport serves Antalaha.
Farming provides employment for 40% of the working population.
The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are cloves and rice.
Industry and services provide employment for 30.00% and 29.98% of the population, respectively.
Additionally fishing employs 0.02% of the population.
Education
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels.
The town has a permanent court and hospital.
Rivers
Ambinany river, Ankavanana and  Ankavia.
Climate
Antalaha experiences a humid trade-wind tropical rainforest climate (Koppen Af) with prodigious rainfall all year-round.
The heaviest rainfall, highest humidity, and hottest temperatures are typically observed from December to April, the wettest month being January, receiving a copious average of  of total precipitation.
The driest month is September, receiving an average of  of precipitation.
The months from May to November are slightly drier, cooler, and less humid.
Despite this, hot temperatures, high humidity, and high rainfall dominate year-round in Antalaha.
References
External links
Antalaha on MadaCamp
