Ambia, Mahabo
Place in Menabe, Madagascar
20°37′S 45°2′E / 20.617°S 45.033°E / -20.617; 45.033![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Madagascar.svg/23px-Flag_of_Madagascar.svg.png)
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(2001)[2]
Ambia is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 89.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
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Capital: Morondava
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- Ambia
- Ampanihy
- Analamitsivala
- Ankilivalo
- Ankilizato
- Befotaka
- Beronono
- Bezezika
- Mahabo
- Malaimbandy
- Mandabe
- Tsimazava
- Analaiva
- Befasy
- Belo sur Mer
- Bemanonga
- Marofandilia
- Morondava
5 districts; 57 communes
20°37′S 45°2′E / 20.617°S 45.033°E / -20.617; 45.033
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