Ambatofotsy

Ambatofotsy
Ambatofotsy

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E / -21.750; 47.483
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation[1] 328 m (1,076 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)
Climate Af

Ambatofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E / -21.750; 47.483


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