Ambahikily

Ambahikily is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambahikily
Ambahikily
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°36′S 43°40′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictMorombe
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total35,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateAw

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lima beans and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.


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