Ambilombe

Ambilombe
Ambilombe

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°32′S 49°2′E / 15.533°S 49.033°E / -15.533; 49.033
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Mandritsara
Elevation[1] 459 m (1,506 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambilombe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and wheat, while other important agricultural products are coffee, cassava and barley. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-28.

Coordinates: 15°32′S 49°2′E / 15.533°S 49.033°E / -15.533; 49.033


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