Ambondromamy

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Ambondromamy
Ambondromamy (Madagascar)
Ambondromamy
Ambondromamy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°26′S 47°9′E / -16.433, 47.15
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Ambato-Boeni
Elevation [1] 43 m (141 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambondromamy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 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 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are maize and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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°26′S 47°9′E / -16.433, 47.15