Ambolomoty

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Ambolomoty
Ambolomoty (Madagascar)
Ambolomoty
Ambolomoty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E / -16.167, 46.7
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Marovoay
Elevation [1] 11 m (36 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambolomoty is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both 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 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E / -16.167, 46.7