Ambohitoaka

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Ambohitoaka
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Ambohitoaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°1′S47°39′E / 16.017°S 47.650°E / -16.017; 47.650
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Mampikony
Elevation
[1]
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total23,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Ambohitoaka is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Ambohitoaka is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and onions, while other important agricultural products are cotton and tobacco. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

16°1′S47°39′E / 16.017°S 47.650°E / -16.017; 47.650


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