Ambalasoa
Appearance
Ambalasoa | |
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Coordinates: 23°7′S 46°0′E / 23.117°S 46.000°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Anosy |
District | Betroka |
Elevation | 881 m (2,890 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambalasoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
23°7′S 46°0′E / 23.117°S 46.000°E