Manambolo
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| Manambolo | |
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  Manambolo | |
| Coordinates: 15°17′S 49°42′E / 15.283°S 49.700°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Maroantsetra |
| Elevation[1] | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Manambolo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Coordinates: 15°17′S 49°42′E / 15.283°S 49.700°E
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