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Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Ambolofoty
Anakao, that is part of AmbolofotyAnakao, that is part of Ambolofoty
Ambolofoty is located in MadagascarAmbolofotyAmbolofotyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°32′S 43°52′E / 23.533°S 43.867°E / -23.533; 43.867
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
Population
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambolofoty is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The town is situated at the Onilahy River. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 66% of the commune population are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is sweet potatoes, while other important products are maize, lima beans and cowpeas. Services employ for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.


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References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
Madagascar Communes in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)
Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)
Morombe (9) - 618
Sakaraha (12) - 620
Toliara I (1)
Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

23°32′S 43°52′E / 23.533°S 43.867°E / -23.533; 43.867


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