Ambohibe

Ambohibe is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ambohibe
Ambohibe is located in Madagascar
Ambohibe
Ambohibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°27′S 49°7′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictVavatenina
Government
[1]
 • MayorAmédée Rantoandro
Elevation
[2]
217 m (712 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
518
ClimateAf

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are bananas, cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]

Geography

Ambohibe is situated at 13 km West from Vavatenina, 7 km along the paved National road 22 and 6 km on an unpaved, secondary road.[1] 14 fokontany in 67 villages are part of this municipality. 43 of these villages do not have running water.

References and notes
  1. PCDEA Ambohibe
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.

17°27′S 49°7′E


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