Ambatoabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambatoabo
Ambatoabo is located in Madagascar
Ambatoabo
Ambatoabo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°51′S 46°41′E / 24.850°S 46.683°E / -24.850; 46.683
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Elevation230 m (750 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

24°51′S 46°41′E / 24.850°S 46.683°E / -24.850; 46.683