Ambaliha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambaliha | |
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  Ambaliha Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°28′S 48°18′E / 14.467°S 48.300°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Analalava |
| Elevation | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 72% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% 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 2008-02-29.
14°28′S 48°18′E / 14.467°S 48.300°E
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