Ambohimalaza, Sambava Explained

Official Name:Ambohimalaza
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Sava
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sambava
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:8000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-14.3167°N 53°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:208

Ambohimalaza is a municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.99% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[1]

Geography

It is situated along the National road 3b between Antalaha and Andapa.The small Sambava river flows in the North of the village.

References

-14.3167°N 53°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-02-23.