| Ambalakida | |
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Ambalakida
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mahajanga II |
| Elevation[1] | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambalakida is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important product is tomato. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
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