Ambilombe

Ambilombe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambilombe
Ambilombe is located in Madagascar
Ambilombe
Ambilombe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°32′S 49°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictMandritsara
Elevation
[1]
459 m (1,506 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and wheat, while other important agricultural products are coffee, cassava and barley. Services provide employment for 3% 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 2008-02-28.

15°32′S 49°2′E


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