Ambohimalaza, Sambava

Ambohimalaza is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Ambohimalaza
Ambohimalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°19′S 50°3′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.99% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.


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