Ambahatrazo
Ambahatrazo | |
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  Ambahatrazo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°52′S 47°57′E / 21.867°S 47.950°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara Atsimo |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 316 |
Ambahatrazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara Atsimo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The vast majority (90%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% make their livelihood by raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. The remaining 5% of the population are employed in service industries.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Capital: Manakara | ||
| Ikongo (17) - 310 |  | |
| Manakara (42) - 316 |
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| Vohipeno (19) - 321 | ||
3 districts; 78 communes | ||
21°52′S 47°57′E / 21.867°S 47.950°E