Ambongo
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| Ambongo | |
  Ambongo
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation [1] | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambongo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-05.
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