Ambatosia is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatosia | |
|---|---|
  Ambatosia Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°40′S 48°39′E / 14.667°S 48.650°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Bealanana |
| Elevation | 1,051 m (3,448 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Köppen | Cwa |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 29.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is onions, while other important products are peanuts and beans. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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°40′S 48°39′E / 14.667°S 48.650°E
 | This Sofia Region of Madagascar location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |