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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°1′S 47°39′E / 16.017°S 47.650°E