Ambato Ambarimay
Ambato Ambarimay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambato Ambarimay | |
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  Ambato Ambarimay Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°47′S 46°32′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are cotton, rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- "Ambato Ambarimay Map on Latitude".
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