Ambatoafo

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Ambatoafo
Ambatoafo (Madagascar)
Ambatoafo
Ambatoafo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°7′S 49°41′E / -14.117, 49.683
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Sambava
Elevation [1] 336 m (1,102 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatoafo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, beans and rice. Services provide employment for 1 % 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 2008-02-23.
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 Communes in Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Andapa
Antalaha
Sambava
Vohemar

Coordinates: 14°7′S 49°41′E / -14.117, 49.683

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