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Ambia
AmbiaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°22′S 46°11′E / 22.367°S 46.183°E / -22.367; 46.183
Country	Madagascar
Region	Ihorombe
District	Ihosy
Elevation	699 m (2,293 ft)
Population
• Total	5,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Ambia is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 9% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-04-24.

v t e Communes in the Ihorombe Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Ihosy
Iakora (5) - 311	Andranombao Begogo Iakora Ranotsara Nord Volambita
Ihosy (20) - 313	Ambatolahy Ambia Analaliry Analavoka Andiolava Andohan'ilakaka Ankily Antsoha Ihosy Ilakaka Irina Mahasoa Menamaty Iloto Ranohira Sahambano Sakalalina Satrokala Soamatasy Tolohomiady Zazafotsy
Ivohibe (6) - 315	Antambohobe Ivohibe Ivongo Maropaika Antaramena Kotipa
3 districts; 31 communes

22°22′S 46°11′E / 22.367°S 46.183°E / -22.367; 46.183

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