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 | |
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  Ambohimahavelona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°26′S 43°53′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
| Ampanihy |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Ankazoabo | ||
| Benenitra | ||
| Beroroha | ||
| Betioky Sud | ||
| Morombe |
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| Sakaraha | ||
| Toliara I | ||
| Toliara II | ||
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