Ambohigogo
| Ambohigogo | |
|---|---|
  Ambohigogo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°46′S 47°35′E / 22.767°S 47.583°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation[1] | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohigogo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 22°46′S 47°35′E / 22.767°S 47.583°E
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