Amborondra

Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
21°55′S 47°46′E / 21.917°S 47.767°E / -21.917; 47.767Country MadagascarRegionVatovavy-FitovinanyDistrictManakaraElevation
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206 m (676 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Amborondra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-03.
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Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

21°55′S 47°46′E / 21.917°S 47.767°E / -21.917; 47.767


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