Ambazoa

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Ambazoa
Ambazoa (Madagascar)
Ambazoa
Ambazoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°18′S 45°54′E / -25.3, 45.9
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation [1] 144 m (472 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 38% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas, cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% 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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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambovombe
Bekily
Beloha
Tsiombe
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Coordinates: 25°18′S 45°54′E / -25.3, 45.9