Ambila
Ambila | |
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  Ambila Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°57′E / 21.983°S 47.950°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Af |
Ambila is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of , which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 37% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[1]
Geography[]
It lies at the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway and the RN 12 that link the town with Fianarantsoa and Manakara.
References and notes[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°57′E / 21.983°S 47.950°E
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