Ambolomoty

Ambolomoty is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. It is situated at a distance of 99 km from Mahajanga at the National road 8. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ambolomoty
Ambolomoty is located in Madagascar
Ambolomoty
Ambolomoty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMarovoay
Area
[1]
 • Total50.92 km2 (19.66 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
416

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[3]


References
  1. COMMUNE RURALE D’AMBOLOMOTY SCHEMA D’AMENAGEMENT COMMUNAL
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

16°10′S 46°42′E


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