Ambatondrakalavao
Appearance
Ambatondrakalavao | |
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Coordinates: 19°26′S 47°30′E / 19.433°S 47.500°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,563 m (5,128 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambatondrakalavao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 2% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-04-22.
19°26′S 47°30′E / 19.433°S 47.500°E