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Amboropotsy
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation[1] | 234 m (768 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Amboropotsy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 29% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
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