Ambolodia Sud or Ambolodia Atsimo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 2,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambolodia Sud | |
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Coordinates: 17°11′S 44°58′E / 17.183°S 44.967°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Melaky |
District | Besalampy |
Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 2,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is raffia palm, while other important products are cassava and rice.[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 2008-03-03.
17°11′S 44°58′E / 17.183°S 44.967°E