Saint Augustin Ianantsony | |
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 Saint Augustin | |
  Saint Augustin Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates:23°33′S43°46′E / 23.550°S 43.767°E /-23.550; 43.767 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Toliara |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 602 |
Saint Augustin (also known asIanantsony;Malagasy:Anantsono) is a rural municipality inMadagascar. It belongs to thedistrict ofToliara II, which is a part ofAtsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 communecensus.[2] The mouth of theOnilahy River is near the town.
England'sCourteen association attempted to sponsor a colony nearby in 1645 but by 1646 famine, disease, and conflict with the Malagasy drove the English settlers away and the colony failed.[3] Pirates such asJohn Pro,Thomas White,Samuel Burgess, andJohn Halsey frequented the area in the early 18th century. Ex-pirateJohn Rivers established apirate settlement at Saint Augustin, resupplying passing ships for a fee and trading in slaves; his trading post lasted from 1686 until his death in 1719.[4]
The majority 60% of the population work in fishing. 23% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops aresweet potatoes andrice; alsolima beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town.
It is situated south ofToliara (Tuléar) at the mouth of theOnilahy River to theBay of Saint-Augustin and the Indian Ocean.
There used to be a ferry over the Onilahy toSoalara but it broke down.[5] It is necessary to take small outrigger canoes or to make the trip around the bay (250 km) since 2021.
Capital:Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605 |  | |
| Ankazoabo - 606 - (10) | ||
| Benenitra - 610 - (6) | ||
| Beroroha - 611 - (9) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31) |
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| Morombe (9) - 618 | ||
| Sakaraha (12) - 620 | ||
| Toliara I (1) | ||
| Toliara II (22) (602) | ||
9 districts; 119 communes | ||
23°33′S43°46′E / 23.550°S 43.767°E /-23.550; 43.767
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