Amboronabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Amboronabo | |
|---|---|
  Amboronabo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°40′S 44°24′E / 22.667°S 44.400°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Sakaraha |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nomenjanary Ralaimanga Ratovoson[1] |
| Elevation | 472 m (1,549 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]
References and notes
edit- ^ (in French): Proclamation tribunal administratif Toliara
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
22°40′S 44°24′E / 22.667°S 44.400°E
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