Rantabe is a rural commune in Ambatosoa, Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in the 2001 commune census.
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.
Roads The town is situated at the N5 road, south of the mouth of the Rantabe River into the Indian Ocean.
Nature Makira Natural Park
See also James Plaintain - a pirate that settled in Rantabe.
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