Amboaboa

Amboaboa 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 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Amboaboa
Amboaboa is located in Madagascar
Amboaboa
Amboaboa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°56′S 48°43′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictMandritsara
Elevation
[1]
327 m (1,073 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000
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 sugarcane, maize and cassava. 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 2008-02-28.

15°56′S 48°43′E


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