Anjiabe Ambony
| Anjiabe Ambony | |
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  Anjiabe Ambony Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°14′S 48°52′E / 13.233°S 48.867°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation[1] | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,285 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Anjiabe Ambony is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Anjiabe Ambony was 5,285.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population are farmers, while 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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 2008-02-13.
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Coordinates: 13°14′S 48°52′E / 13.233°S 48.867°E
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