Ambinany
Ambinany is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambinany | |
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Ambinany Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°37′S 44°51′E | |
Country | |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Sakaraha |
Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 43% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
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