Ampondralava is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ampondralava was 6381.[2]
Ampondralava | |
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  Ampondralava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°10′S 48°56′E / 13.167°S 48.933°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,381 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (99%) of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane; also cotton is an important agricultural product. 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 2008-02-13.
13°10′S 48°56′E / 13.167°S 48.933°E
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