Ambatosola is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambatosola
Ambatosola is located in Madagascar
Ambatosola
Ambatosola
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°27′E / 24.050°S 45.450°E / -24.050; 45.450
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBekily
Elevation492 m (1,614 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The majority 83% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 16.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°3′S 45°27′E / 24.050°S 45.450°E / -24.050; 45.450