Ambahita

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Ambahita
Ambahita (Madagascar)
Ambahita
Ambahita
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°0′S 45°16′E / -24, 45.267
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Bekily
Elevation [1] 496 m (1,627 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambahita is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 8% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambovombe
Bekily
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Coordinates: 24°0′S 45°16′E / -24, 45.267