Ambatosoratra
Ambatosoratra | |
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Ambatosoratra Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°37′S 48°31′E / 17.617°S 48.517°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Ambatondrazaka |
Elevation[1] | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 20,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Climate | Cwa |
Ambatosoratra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 42% and 15% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and onions, while other important agricultural products are beans, cassava, sweet potatoes and tomato. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 17% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 25% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
Coordinates: 17°37′S 48°31′E / 17.617°S 48.517°E