Ambazoa
Ambazoa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. It is located to the southeast of Ambondro; the main settlement is not far from the coast. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Ambazoa | |
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Ambazoa Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 25°18′50″S 45°53′50″E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Ambovombe |
Government | |
• Mayor | Célestin Manasoa |
Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 38% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% of the population.[3]
References and notes
- Grand Sud: Insecurité alimentaire
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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