Ambalahosy Nord
| Ambalahosy Nord | |
|---|---|
  Ambalahosy Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°18′S 47°53′E / 21.300°S 47.883°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Mananjary |
| Elevation[1] | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambalahosy Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 99.84% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.06% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% 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 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 21°18′S 47°53′E / 21.300°S 47.883°E
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