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Place in Fitovinany, Madagascar
Ambatofotsy
Ambatofotsy is located in MadagascarAmbatofotsyAmbatofotsyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E / -21.750; 47.483
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictIkongo
Elevation328 m (1,076 ft)
Population
 • Total26,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateAf

Ambatofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Fitovinany region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

21°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E / -21.750; 47.483


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