Ambatolahy, Ihosy
| Ambatolahy | |
|---|---|
  Ambatolahy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°32′S 46°0′E / 22.533°S 46.000°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation[1] | 1,059 m (3,474 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatolahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
Coordinates: 22°32′S 46°0′E / 22.533°S 46.000°E
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