Ambahita
Ambahita | |
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Ambahita Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 24°0′S 45°16′E / 24.000°S 45.267°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Bekily |
Elevation[1] | 496 m (1,627 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Climate | Aw |
Ambahita is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 8% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 24°0′S 45°16′E / 24.000°S 45.267°E
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