Ambato Ambarimay
| Ambato Ambarimay | |
|---|---|
  Ambato Ambarimay Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°47′S 46°32′E / 16.783°S 46.533°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation[1] | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambato Ambarimay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are cotton, rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
Coordinates: 16°47′S 46°32′E / 16.783°S 46.533°E