Ambolofoty

Ambolofoty 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 town is situated at the Onilahy River. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambolofoty
Ambolofoty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°32′S 43°52′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 66% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is sweet potatoes, while other important products are maize, lima beans and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 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 2008-03-13.


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