Ambalabe, Antalaha
Appearance
Ambalabe | |
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Coordinates: 15°10′S 50°25′E / 15.167°S 50.417°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Antalaha |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 16,250 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambalabe is a town and commune (Template:Lang-mg) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ambalabe was 16,250.[1]
Ambalabe has a riverine harbour. The majority 80% of the population are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are sugarcane and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
15°10′S 50°25′E / 15.167°S 50.417°E