Ambolomoty

Ambolomoty
Ambolomoty

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E / 16.167°S 46.700°E / -16.167; 46.700
Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Marovoay
Elevation[1] 11 m (36 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambolomoty is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny 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 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E / 16.167°S 46.700°E / -16.167; 46.700


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