Amboalimena
| Amboalimena | |
|---|---|
  Amboalimena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°16′S 44°27′E / 19.267°S 44.450°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation[1] | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Amboalimena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-03-10.
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Coordinates: 19°16′S 44°27′E / 19.267°S 44.450°E
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