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Ambohimalaza, Sambava

Coordinates: 14°19′S 50°3′E / 14.317°S 50.050°E / -14.317; 50.050
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Ambohimalaza
Andriagnambo falls in Ambariomiambana, a fokontany of Ambohimalaza
Andriagnambo falls in Ambariomiambana, a fokontany of Ambohimalaza
Ambohimalaza is located in Madagascar
Ambohimalaza
Ambohimalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°19′S 50°3′E / 14.317°S 50.050°E / -14.317; 50.050
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
208

Ambohimalaza is a municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.99% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[1]

Geography

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It is situated along the National road 3b between Antalaha and Andapa. The small Sambava river flows in the North of the village.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.

14°19′S 50°3′E / 14.317°S 50.050°E / -14.317; 50.050