Ambatomainty, Ikalamavony
Appearance
Ambatomainty | |
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Coordinates: 20°54′S 46°27′E / 20.900°S 46.450°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ikalamavony |
Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cwa |
Ambatomainty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony District, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
20°54′S 46°27′E / 20.900°S 46.450°E