Ambodisikidy
Appearance
Ambodisikidy | |
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Coordinates: 14°14′S 48°29′E / 14.233°S 48.483°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Bealanana |
Elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambodisikidy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-02-29.
14°14′S 48°29′E / 14.233°S 48.483°E