Ambondro

Ambondro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. It is crossed by the Route nationale 10.

Ambondro
Ambondro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°15′S 45°50′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,000
  Ethnicities
Antandroy
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary education, as well as junior and senior-level secondary education is available in town. The majority 58% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. 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 2008-05-02.


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