Ambato Ambarimay

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Ambato Ambarimay
Ambato Ambarimay (Madagascar)
Ambato Ambarimay
Ambato Ambarimay
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°47′S 46°32′E / -16.783, 46.533
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Ambato-Boeni
Elevation [1] 60 m (197 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 35,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambato Ambarimay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are cotton, rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% 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 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°47′S 46°32′E / -16.783, 46.533