Ambaliha
Ambaliha | |
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Coordinates: 14°28′S 48°18′E / 14.467°S 48.300°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Analalava |
Elevation | 269 m (883 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambaliha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 72% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
Analalava (11) (407) | ||
Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) |
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Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes |
14°28′S 48°18′E / 14.467°S 48.300°E
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