Ambodimandresy

Ambodimandresy
Ambodimandresy

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°47′S 48°5′E / 14.783°S 48.083°E / -14.783; 48.083
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Antsohihy
Elevation[1] 28 m (92 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambodimandresy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and tobacco. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-02-29.

Coordinates: 14°47′S 48°5′E / 14.783°S 48.083°E / -14.783; 48.083


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