Ambanisarike
Ambanisarike | |
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Ambanisarike Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 24°57′S 45°59′E / 24.950°S 45.983°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Ambovombe |
Elevation[1] | 147 m (482 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambanisarike is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 48% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and maize, while other important agricultural products are cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 4% 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 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 24°57′S 45°59′E / 24.950°S 45.983°E
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