Andriambavontsona
Andriambavontsona | |
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Coordinates: 15°24′S 47°31′E / 15.400°S 47.517°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Analalava |
Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andriambavontsona (also Andribavontsona or Andrimbavontsona) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Analalava, Sofia.
Demographics
[edit]The 2001 commune census estimated the population to be approximately 9,000. Of these, 76% are farmers, 17% are engaged in raising livestock, 3% are in the fishing industry, and 4% are employed in the service industry. Rice, maize, and cassava are important crops for agriculture in the town. The town has facilities for education at the primary level.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
15°24′S 47°31′E / 15.400°S 47.517°E