Ambiky Explained

Official Name:Ambiky
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Menabe
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Belo sur Tsiribihina
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:2000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-19.45°N 101°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:61
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:608

Ambiky is a municipality in Madagascar. Administratively, it is part of the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, in Menabe Region. The population of the commune was approximately 2,000 at the 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

History

This town was captured by the French troops from Sakalava defenders in the end of August 1897 during the Franco-Hova Wars.[3] The Sakalava king, Itoera was killed with both of his generals and many of his nobles.

References and notes

-19.45°N 101°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-03-10.
  3. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/403635185334514328/ AE Blog