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Ambohitoaka

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Country
  
Madagascar

District
  
Mampikony

Elevation
  
49 m

Population
  
23,000 (2001)

Region
  
Sofia

Time zone
  
EAT (UTC3)

Local time
  
Tuesday 9:19 AM

Ambohitoaka

Weather
  
29°C, Wind NE at 5 km/h, 77% Humidity

Ambohitoaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.

Ambohitoaka is served by a local airport. 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 rice and onions, while other important agricultural products are cotton and tobacco. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.

References

Ambohitoaka Wikipedia