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Place in Sofia, Madagascar
Ambimadiro
Ambimadiro is located in MadagascarAmbimadiroAmbimadiroLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°36′S 48°5′E / 14.600°S 48.083°E / -14.600; 48.083
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAntsohihy
Elevation35 m (115 ft)
Population
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambimadiro is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are bananas, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 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 2008-02-29.
Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)
Bealanana (13) (407)
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)
Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)
Mampikony (6) (414)
Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

14°36′S 48°5′E / 14.600°S 48.083°E / -14.600; 48.083


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