Ambohipaky | |
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Coordinates: 16°25′S 44°58′E / 16.417°S 44.967°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Soalala |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Climate | Aw |
Ambohipaky is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and raffia palm. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]
16°25′S 44°58′E / 16.417°S 44.967°E