Andabotoka
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| Andabotoka | |
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 Andabotoka
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| Coordinates: 18°6′S 44°8′E / 18.1°S 44.133°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation[1] | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andabotoka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-03-04.
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Coordinates: 18°6′S 44°8′E / 18.1°S 44.133°E
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