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Ambanjabe | |
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  Ambanjabe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°38′S 47°42′E / 15.633°S 47.700°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Boriziny |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[1] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ambanjabe is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is other peas, while other important products are cotton and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. [1]
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
Capital:
Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) (407) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
| Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
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Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) | ||
| Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes | ||
15°38′S 47°42′E / 15.633°S 47.700°E
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