Ambatofotsy Explained

Official Name:Ambatofotsy
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Fitovinany
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ikongo
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:26000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-21.75°N 76°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:328
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Af

Ambatofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Fitovinany region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

-21.75°N 76°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-03.