Ambodisakoana
| Ambodisakoana | |
|---|---|
  Ambodisakoana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°25′S 47°56′E / 15.417°S 47.933°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Boriziny |
| Elevation[1] | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambodisakoana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambodisakoana has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is tobacco, while other important products are cotton, cassava and rice. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% 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 2008-03-02.
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Coordinates: 15°25′S 47°56′E / 15.417°S 47.933°E
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