Ambarakaraka

Ambarakaraka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ambarakaraka was 16114.[2]

Ambarakaraka
Ambarakaraka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°30′S 48°52′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation63 m (207 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total16,114
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 90% of the population are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, seeds of catechu and pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.


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