Ambalakely
Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E / -21.417; 47.167
Madagascar[1]
(2001)[2]
Ambalakely is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. The majority the population, which consists 88% of the commune, are farmers, while an additional 0.5% of the people receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other major products are beans, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing 0.5% of the population are engaged in fishing[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes
21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E / -21.417; 47.167
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