Ambohitoaka
| Ambohitoaka | |
|---|---|
  Ambohitoaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°1′S 47°39′E / 16.017°S 47.650°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mampikony |
| Elevation[1] | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 23,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohitoaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohitoaka is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and onions, while other important agricultural products are cotton and tobacco. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 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 2008-03-02.
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Coordinates: 16°1′S 47°39′E / 16.017°S 47.650°E