Ambodivongo
| Ambodivongo | |
|---|---|
  Ambodivongo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°39′S 48°13′E / 15.650°S 48.217°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Boriziny |
| Elevation[1] | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambodivongo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia 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 50% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 50% 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 2008-03-02.
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Coordinates: 15°39′S 48°13′E / 15.650°S 48.217°E