Ambalaroka

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Ambalaroka
Ambalaroka (Madagascar)
Ambalaroka
Ambalaroka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°8′S 47°44′E / -22.133, 47.733
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 22 m (72 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 22,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambalaroka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and lychee. Services provide employment for 0.9% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°8′S 47°44′E / -22.133, 47.733