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Amboalimena

Coordinates: 19°16′S 44°27′E / 19.267°S 44.450°E / -19.267; 44.450
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Amboalimena
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictBelo sur Tsiribihina
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
1,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Amboalimena is a town and commune (Template:Lang-mg) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.

19°16′S 44°27′E / 19.267°S 44.450°E / -19.267; 44.450