title: Rantabe
text: # Rantabe
  
  Rantabe is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 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, south of the mouth of the Rantabe river into the Indian Ocean.
  
  ## Nature
  
  * the Makira Natural Park
  