Ambatoabo

Place in Anosy, Madagascar
24°51′S 46°41′E / 24.850°S 46.683°E / -24.850; 46.683Country MadagascarRegionAnosyDistrictTaolanaroElevation
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230 m (750 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambatoabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

24°51′S 46°41′E / 24.850°S 46.683°E / -24.850; 46.683

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