Ambohitsilaozana
Ambohitsilaozana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohitsilaozana | |
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Ambohitsilaozana Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°41′S 48°27′E | |
Country | |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Ambatondrazaka |
Elevation | 761 m (2,497 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cwa |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and tomato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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