Ambohisoa is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of the Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohisoa | |
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  Ambohisoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°59′S 48°22′E / 15.983°S 48.367°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (98%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, and other important products are peanuts, sugarcane and cassava.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
15°59′S 48°22′E / 15.983°S 48.367°E
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