Ambonaivo

Ambonaivo
Ambonaivo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 25°13′S 45°56′E / 25.217°S 45.933°E / -25.217; 45.933
Country  Madagascar
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation[1] 171 m (561 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambonaivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 25°13′S 45°56′E / 25.217°S 45.933°E / -25.217; 45.933


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