Ambahatrazo
Ambahatrazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambahatrazo | |
|---|---|
  Ambahatrazo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°52′S 47°57′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The vast majority (90%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% make their livelihood by raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. The remaining 5% of the population are employed in service industries.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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