Ambalanjanakomby

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Ambalanjanakomby
Ambalanjanakomby (Madagascar)
Ambalanjanakomby
Ambalanjanakomby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°42′S 47°5′E / -16.7, 47.083
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Betsiboka
District Maevatanana
Elevation [1] 78 m (256 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambalanjanakomby is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and other peas, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry provides employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[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 2008-03-05.
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 Communes in Betsiboka Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 16°42′S 47°5′E / -16.7, 47.083

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