Ambararatabe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Ambararatabe
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictTsiroanomandidy
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[1]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

18°59′S 46°11′E / 18.99°S 46.19°E / -18.99; 46.19