Ambatoriha
Ambatoriha or Ambatoria 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]
Ambatoriha | |
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  Ambatoriha Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°30′S 48°57′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Bealanana |
| Elevation | 1,128 m (3,701 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
| Analalava |  | |
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| Antsohihy | ||
| Bealanana | ||
| Befandriana-Nord | ||
| Boriziny (Port-Bergé) |
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| Mampikony | ||
| Mandritsara | ||
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