Ambodivongo

Ambodivongo
Ambodivongo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°39′S 48°13′E / 15.650°S 48.217°E / -15.650; 48.217
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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 15°39′S 48°13′E / 15.650°S 48.217°E / -15.650; 48.217


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