Manambato

Manambato
Manambato

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 13°42′S 49°7′E / 13.700°S 49.117°E
Country Madagascar
Region Diana
District Ambilobe
Elevation[1] 268 m (879 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manambato is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated at the Mahavavy River.

According to 2001 census the population of Manambato was 7000.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (99%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, seeds of catechu and vanilla. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-13.

Coordinates: 13°42′S 49°7′E / 13.700°S 49.117°E