Ambohipaky

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Ambohipaky
Ambohipaky (Madagascar)
Ambohipaky
Ambohipaky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°25′S 44°58′E / -16.417, 44.967
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Soalala
Elevation [1] 34 m (112 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohipaky is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and raffia palm. 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 2008-03-03.
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 Communes in Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambato-Boeni
Mahajanga
Mahajanga II
Marovoay
Mitsinjo
Soalala
Ambohipaky · Andranomavo · Soalala

Coordinates: 16°25′S 44°58′E / -16.417, 44.967

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