Saint Augustin, Madagascar
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Toliara |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation[1] | 39 m (128 ft) |
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| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Saint Augustin (also known as Ianantsony; Malagasy: Anantson̈o) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] The mouth of the Onilahy River is near the town.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 23% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice; also lima beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.[2]
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