Ambalamahasoa
| Ambalamahasoa | |
|---|---|
  Ambalamahasoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°14′S 47°7′E / 21.233°S 47.117°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,404 m (4,606 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambalamahasoa 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 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 91% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and rice; also beans is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 0.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1.5% 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°14′S 47°7′E / 21.233°S 47.117°E