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Andriambavontsona

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Place in Sofia, Madagascar
Andriambavontsona
Andriambavontsona is located in MadagascarAndriambavontsonaAndriambavontsonaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°24′S 47°31′E / 15.400°S 47.517°E / -15.400; 47.517
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAnalalava
Elevation50 m (160 ft)
Population
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Andriambavontsona (also Andribavontsona or Andrimbavontsona) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Analalava, Sofia.

Demographics

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.

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

15°24′S 47°31′E / 15.400°S 47.517°E / -15.400; 47.517


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