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Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
Ambalakely
Ambalakely is located in MadagascarAmbalakelyAmbalakelyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E / -21.417; 47.167
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation1,091 m (3,579 ft)
Population
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateCwb

Ambalakely is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. The majority the population, which consists 88% of the commune, are farmers, while an additional 0.5% of the people receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other major products are beans, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing 0.5% of the population are engaged in fishing

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Madagascar Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305
Fianarantsoa (1) - 301
Ikalamavony (8) - 314
Isandra (13) - 314
Lalangina (13) - 303
Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E / -21.417; 47.167


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