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Ambohimalaza, Ambovombe

Coordinates: 25°15′S 45°56′E / 25.250°S 45.933°E / -25.250; 45.933
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Ambohimalaza
Ambohimalaza is located in Madagascar
Ambohimalaza
Ambohimalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°15′S 45°56′E / 25.250°S 45.933°E / -25.250; 45.933
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation152 m (499 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambohimalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 48% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and maize, while other important agricultural products are cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

25°15′S 45°56′E / 25.250°S 45.933°E / -25.250; 45.933