Ambalanjanakomby
Appearance
Ambalanjanakomby | |
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Coordinates: 16°42′S 47°5′E / 16.700°S 47.083°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambalanjanakomby is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peas, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry provides employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
16°42′S 47°5′E / 16.700°S 47.083°E