Ambatolampy, Tsiroanomandidy
Appearance
Ambatolampy | |
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Coordinates: 18°54′S 46°7′E / 18.900°S 46.117°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Bongolava |
District | Tsiroanomandidy |
Elevation | 810 m (2,660 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambatolampy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
18°54′S 46°7′E / 18.900°S 46.117°E