Ambonaivo
| Ambonaivo | |
|---|---|
  Ambonaivo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°13′S 45°56′E / 25.217°S 45.933°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Elevation[1] | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambonaivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 25°13′S 45°56′E / 25.217°S 45.933°E
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