Ambato Ambarimay

Ambato Ambarimay (also called: Ambato Boeny) is a rural municipality in Madagascar.[4] It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ambato Ambarimay
Ambato Ambarimay is located in Madagascar
Ambato Ambarimay
Ambato Ambarimay
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°47′S 46°32′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictAmbato-Boeni
Area
[1]
 • Total596.60 km2 (230.35 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total35,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
403

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are cotton, rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[3]


Roads

Ambato Ambarimay is located at the end of the National road 33b from Andranofasika, in a distance of 143 km from Mahajanga.[5]

River

It is situated at the Betsiboka River.

References
  1. SAC Ambato Ambarimay
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  4. "Ambato Ambarimay Map on Latitude".
  5. SAC Ambato Ambarimay

16°47′S 46°32′E


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