Manambato is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated at the Mahavavy River.
Manambato | |
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  Manambato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°42′S 49°7′E / 13.700°S 49.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
According to 2001 census the population of Manambato was 7000.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (99%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, seeds of catechu and vanilla. 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°42′S 49°7′E / 13.700°S 49.117°E
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