Ambohipaky
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| Ambohipaky | |
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  Ambohipaky
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| Coordinates: 16°25′S 44°58′E / 16.417°S 44.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Soalala |
| Elevation [1] | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohipaky is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and raffia palm. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-03-03.
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Coordinates: 16°25′S 44°58′E / 16.417°S 44.967°E
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