Ambohimisafy

Ambohimisafy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohimisafy
Ambohimisafy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°32′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIkongo
Elevation459 m (1,506 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-03.


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