Ambatosoa
Ambatosoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatosoa | |
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  Ambatosoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°0′S 47°17′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Elevation | 1,391 m (4,564 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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