Ambatolampy, Tsiroanomandidy

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Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy (Madagascar)
Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°54′S 46°7′E / -18.9, 46.117
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Bongolava
District Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation [1] 810 m (2,657 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatolampy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. 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 2008-05-02.
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Coordinates: 18°54′S 46°7′E / -18.9, 46.117