Ambolomoty
Place in Boeny, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ambolomoty is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. It is situated at a distance of 99 km from Mahajanga at the National road 8. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
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Ambolomoty | |
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Coordinates: 16°10′S 46°42′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Marovoay |
Area | |
• Total | 50.92 km2 (19.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 416 |
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Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[3]