Ambatoafo
Ambatoafo | |
|---|---|
  Ambatoafo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°7′S 49°41′E / 14.117°S 49.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Sambava |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambatoafo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, beans and rice. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-23.
14°7′S 49°41′E / 14.117°S 49.683°E