| Ambolomoty | |
|---|---|
  AmbolomotyLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E / 16.167°S 46.700°E / -16.167; 46.700 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.92 km (19.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 416 |
Ambolomoty is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. It is situated at a distance of 99 km from Mahajanga at the National road 8. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.
References
- COMMUNE RURALE D’AMBOLOMOTY SCHEMA D’AMENAGEMENT COMMUNAL
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
| Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) |  | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||
| 6 districts; 43 communes | ||
16°10′S 46°42′E / 16.167°S 46.700°E / -16.167; 46.700
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