Ambatomivary
Ambatomivary | |
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Ambatomivary Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°50′S 45°34′E / 23.833°S 45.567°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Betroka |
Elevation[1] | 619 m (2,031 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatomivary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 44% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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: 23°50′S 45°34′E / 23.833°S 45.567°E
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