Ambohimahavelona

Ambohimahavelona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 13,000 in a 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohimahavelona
Ambohimahavelona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°26′S 43°53′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Elevation108 m (354 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (80%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and tomato. Services provide employment for 15% 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 2008-03-13.


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