Ambatolampy, Tsiroanomandidy

Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy is located in Madagascar
Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°54′S 46°7′E / 18.900°S 46.117°E / -18.900; 46.117
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictTsiroanomandidy
Elevation
[1]
810 m (2,660 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambatolampy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-02.

18°54′S 46°7′E / 18.900°S 46.117°E / -18.900; 46.117


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