Ambalaroka

Ambalaroka 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 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambalaroka
Ambalaroka is located in Madagascar
Ambalaroka
Ambalaroka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°8′S 47°44′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation
[1]
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and lychee. Services provide employment for 0.9% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% 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.

22°8′S 47°44′E


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