Place in Sofia, Madagascar
| Ambolidibe Est | |
|---|---|
  Ambolidibe EstLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°6′S 48°48′E / 15.100°S 48.800°E / -15.100; 48.800 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambolidibe (also known as Ambolidibe Est or Ambolidibe Atsinanana) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority (99%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
| 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 | ||
15°6′S 48°48′E / 15.100°S 48.800°E / -15.100; 48.800
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