Ambodilafa
Ambodilafa | |
|---|---|
  Ambodilafa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°30′S 48°11′E / 20.500°S 48.183°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 316 km2 (122 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 18.766 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 319 |
Ambodilafa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was 18.766 in 2018.
Geography[edit]
The commune lies at a distance of 94 km from Nosy Varika and 70 km off the crossroad at Ambandrika on the National Road 11. Only an unpaved piste serves this town.
Transport[edit]
There is no transport available in Ambodilafa, nor for goods nor public transport. The villagers use food transport to Sahavato (32 km).
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Rakotobe. LA PISTE RURALE RELIANT AMBODILAFA (PK 41+900) – AMPASINAMBO (PK 73+650) SIS A NOSY VARIKA
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Capital: Mananjary | |
| Ifanadiana (14) -312 | |
| Mananjary (27) - 317 |
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| Nosy Varika (19) - 319 | |
3 districts; 58 communes | |
20°30′S 48°11′E / 20.500°S 48.183°E
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