Ambondrona

Coordinates: 21°16′S 46°59′E / 21.267°S 46.983°E / -21.267; 46.983
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Ambondrona is a town and commune in

Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°16′S 46°59′E / 21.267°S 46.983°E / -21.267; 46.983