Ambotaka
Ambotaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambotaka | |
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  Ambotaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°45′S 48°3′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and cloves, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, cassava and rice. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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