Ambatofotsy

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Ambatofotsy
Ambatofotsy (Madagascar)
Ambatofotsy
Ambatofotsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / -21.75, 47.483
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation [1] 328 m (1,076 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / -21.75, 47.483