Ambatosoa
Appearance
Ambatosoa | |
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Coordinates: 21°0′S 47°17′E / 21.000°S 47.283°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ambohimahasoa |
Elevation | 1,391 m (4,564 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambatosoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava, and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-01.
21°0′S 47°17′E / 21.000°S 47.283°E