Ambatofotsy

Ambatofotsy
Ambatofotsy is located in Madagascar
Ambatofotsy
Ambatofotsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E / -21.750; 47.483
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictIkongo
Elevation
[1]
328 m (1,076 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
26,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateAf

Ambatofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Fitovinany region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E / -21.750; 47.483


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