Ambalavero

Ambalavero
Ambalavero is located in Madagascar
Ambalavero
Ambalavero
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°48′S 47°47′E / 21.800°S 47.783°E / -21.800; 47.783
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation
[1]
142 m (466 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambalavero is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-03.

21°48′S 47°47′E / 21.800°S 47.783°E / -21.800; 47.783


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