Ambalabe, Antalaha

Ambalabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ambalabe was 16,250.[1]

Ambalabe
Ambalabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°10′S 50°25′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAntalaha
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total16,250
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambalabe has a riverine harbour. The majority 80% of the population are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are sugarcane and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.


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