Ambodimahabibo

Ambodimahabibo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambodimahabibo
Ambodimahabibo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°44′S 48°5′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictBoriziny
Elevation208 m (682 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-03-02.


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