Ambonomby or Ambovonomby 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambonomby | |
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Coordinates: 14°22′S 49°3′E / 14.367°S 49.050°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Bealanana |
Elevation | 1,303 m (4,275 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (98%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 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°22′S 49°3′E / 14.367°S 49.050°E