Ambila
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| Ambila | |
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| Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°57′E / 21.983°S 47.95°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation[1] | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambila is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 37% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°57′E / 21.983°S 47.95°E
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