Ambalakely | |
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Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Fianarantsoa II |
Elevation | 1,091 m (3,579 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Climate | Cwb |
Ambalakely is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. The majority the population, which consists 88% of the commune, are farmers, while an additional 0.5% of the people receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other major products are beans, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing 0.5% of the population are engaged in fishing [2]
21°25′S 47°10′E / 21.417°S 47.167°E