Manambato
Manambato is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated at the Mahavavy River.
Manambato | |
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Manambato Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 13°42′S 49°7′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambilobe |
Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
According to 2001 census the population of Manambato was 7000.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (99%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, seeds of catechu and vanilla. Services provide employment for 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 2008-02-13.
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