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Ambaliha
Ambaliha is located in MadagascarAmbalihaAmbalihaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°28′S 48°18′E / 14.467°S 48.300°E / -14.467; 48.300
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAnalalava
Elevation269 m (883 ft)
Population
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambaliha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 72% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)
Bealanana (13) (407)
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)
Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)
Mampikony (6) (414)
Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

14°28′S 48°18′E / 14.467°S 48.300°E / -14.467; 48.300


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