Ambalajia is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambalajia | |
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  Ambalajia Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°29′S 46°7′E / 17.483°S 46.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cowpeas are an important agricultural product. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[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 2008-03-05.
17°29′S 46°7′E / 17.483°S 46.117°E
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