Ebelo

Ebelo
Ebelo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°29′S 46°2′E / 24.483°S 46.033°E / -24.483; 46.033
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation[1] 164 m (538 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)
Climate BSh

Ebelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% 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 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°29′S 46°2′E / 24.483°S 46.033°E / -24.483; 46.033


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