Ambalakida

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Ambalakida
Ambalakida (Madagascar)
Ambalakida
Ambalakida
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°47′S 46°35′E / -15.783, 46.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation [1] 70 m (230 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambalakida is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important product is tomato. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
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 Communes in Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambato-Boeni
Mahajanga
Mahajanga II
Marovoay
Mitsinjo
Soalala

Coordinates: 15°47′S 46°35′E / -15.783, 46.583

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