Ambotaka

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Ambotaka
Ambotaka (Madagascar)
Ambotaka
Ambotaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°45′S 48°3′E / -21.75, 48.05
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] m (30 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambotaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and cloves, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, cassava and rice. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°45′S 48°3′E / -21.75, 48.05