Ambalaromba

Ambalaromba
Ambalaromba is located in Madagascar
Ambalaromba
Ambalaromba
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°40′S 49°20′E / 14.667°S 49.333°E / -14.667; 49.333
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictBealanana
Elevation
[1]
1,109 m (3,638 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambalaromba 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 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and tobacco. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

14°40′S 49°20′E / 14.667°S 49.333°E / -14.667; 49.333


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