Ambatoabo
Ambatoabo | |
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Ambatoabo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 24°51′S 46°41′E / 24.850°S 46.683°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Taolanaro |
Elevation[1] | 230 m (750 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatoabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 24°51′S 46°41′E / 24.850°S 46.683°E
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