Ambia, Ihosy
Ambia | |
|---|---|
  Ambia Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°22′S 46°11′E / 22.367°S 46.183°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 699 m (2,293 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambia is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 9% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-04-24.
Capital: Ihosy | ||
| Iakora (5) - 311 |  | |
| Ihosy (20) - 313 | ||
| Ivohibe (6) - 315 | ||
3 districts; 31 communes | ||
22°22′S 46°11′E / 22.367°S 46.183°E
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