Ambondro
Ambondro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. It is crossed by the Route nationale 10.
Ambondro | |
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Ambondro Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 25°15′S 45°50′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Ambovombe |
Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 20,796 |
• Ethnicities | Antandroy |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
postal code | 604 |
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20796 in 2018.
Primary education, as well as junior and senior-level secondary education is available in town. The majority 58% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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