Ambia, Ihosy

Ambia is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambia
Ambia is located in Madagascar
Ambia
Ambia
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°22′S 46°11′E
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIhosy
Elevation699 m (2,293 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 9% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables and tomato. Services provide employment for 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 2008-04-24.

22°22′S 46°11′E


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