Ambazoa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. It is located to the southeast of Ambondro; the main settlement is not far from the coast. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 38% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% of the population.[3]

References and notes

  1. ^ Grand Sud: Insecurité alimentaire
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

25°18′50″S 45°53′50″E / 25.31389°S 45.89722°E / -25.31389; 45.89722


  1. ^ antanimora-sud-demande un district
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambazoa
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