Ambahita

Ambahita is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambahita
Ambahita
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°0′S 45°16′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBekily
Elevation496 m (1,627 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateAw

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 8% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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