Ambalaromba
Ambalaromba | |
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Ambalaromba Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 14°40′S 49°20′E / 14.667°S 49.333°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Bealanana |
Elevation[1] | 1,109 m (3,638 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambalaromba is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and tobacco. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
Coordinates: 14°40′S 49°20′E / 14.667°S 49.333°E
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