Ambalakely
| Ambalakely | |
|---|---|
  Ambalakely Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,091 m (3,579 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Ambalakely is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 88% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% 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 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E