Nosy Ambositra
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| Nosy Ambositra | |
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  Nosy Ambositra | |
| Coordinates: 21°55′S 43°58′E / 21.917°S 43.967°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Elevation[1] | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Nosy Ambositra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Nosy Ambositra is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 4% 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 2008-04-29.
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Coordinates: 21°55′S 43°58′E / 21.917°S 43.967°E
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