Amboriala

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Amboriala
Amboriala (Madagascar)
Amboriala
Amboriala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°47′S 49°28′E / -13.783, 49.467
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Vohemar
Elevation [1] 696 m (2,283 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and beans. 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 2008-02-25.

Coordinates: 13°47′S 49°28′E / -13.783, 49.467