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This article is about the town. For the Mesozoic mammal, see Ambondro (genus). Place in Androy, Madagascar
Ambondro
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Coordinates: 25°15′S 45°50′E / 25.250°S 45.833°E / -25.250; 45.833
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation202 m (663 ft)
Population
 • Total20,796
 • EthnicitiesAntandroy
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
postal code604

Ambondro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. It is crossed by the Route nationale 10.

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20796 in 2018.

Primary education, as well as junior and senior-level secondary education is available in town. The majority 58% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-02.
Madagascar 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°15′S 45°50′E / 25.250°S 45.833°E / -25.250; 45.833


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