Ambodivoara 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambodivoara | |
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  Ambodivoara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°24′S 49°57′E / 14.400°S 49.950°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Sambava |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population in the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-23.
14°24′S 49°57′E / 14.400°S 49.950°E
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