Amboangibe

Amboangibe or Amboahangibe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Amboangibe
Amboangibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°8′S 49°49′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Elevation90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are banana and coffee. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-02-23.


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