Ambahoabe

Ambahoabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambahoabe
Ambahoabe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°46′S 49°30′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictSoanierana Ivongo
Elevation123 m (404 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 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 2008-03-08.


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