| Ambazoa | |
|---|---|
  AmbazoaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°18′50″S 45°53′50″E / 25.31389°S 45.89722°E / -25.31389; 45.89722 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Célestin Manasoa |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambazoa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. It is located to the southeast of Ambondro; the main settlement is not far from the coast. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 38% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% of the population.
References and notes
- Grand Sud: Insecurité alimentaire
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
| Communes in the Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Ambovombe-Androy | ||
| Ambovombe (21) (604) |  | |
| Bekily (20) (607) | ||
| Beloha (8) (609) | ||
| Tsiombe (7) (621) | ||
| proposed Antanimora Sud (9) (604) | ||
| 4 districts; 56 communes | ||
25°18′50″S 45°53′50″E / 25.31389°S 45.89722°E / -25.31389; 45.89722
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