Ambalaroka
Appearance
Ambalaroka | |
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Coordinates: 22°8′S 47°44′E / 22.133°S 47.733°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Manakara |
Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 22,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambalaroka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and lychee. Services provide employment for 0.9% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°8′S 47°44′E / 22.133°S 47.733°E