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Ambazoa

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Country
  
Madagascar

District
  
Ambovombe

Elevation
  
144 m

Population
  
13,000 (2001)

Region
  
Androy

Time zone
  
EAT (UTC3)

Local time
  
Tuesday 7:35 AM

Ambazoa

Weather
  
24°C, Wind SE at 16 km/h, 75% Humidity

Ambazoa is a town and commune 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.

Map of Ambazoa, Madagascar

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.

References

Ambazoa Wikipedia