Ambonaivo

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Ambonaivo
Ambonaivo (Madagascar)
Ambonaivo
Ambonaivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°13′S 45°56′E / -25.217, 45.933
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation [1] 171 m (561 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambonaivo 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatos and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% 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.

Coordinates: 25°13′S 45°56′E / -25.217, 45.933