Ambaripaika | |
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Coordinates: 15°55′S 48°58′E / 15.917°S 48.967°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Mandritsara |
Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
Population (2001)
[1] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ambaripaika is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census. [1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 48% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. [1]
15°55′S 48°58′E / 15.917°S 48.967°E