Ambahikily
Ambahikily | |
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Coordinates: 21°36′S 43°40′E / 21.600°S 43.667°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Morombe |
Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
Population (2018)Census | |
• Total | 58,027 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 618 |
Climate | Aw |
Ambahikily is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of this municipality is 58,027 inhabitants. It is situated on the National road 55 and in the Mangoky River delta.
Rivers
[edit]Ambahikily is situated at the Mangoky River.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 13% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lima beans and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
21°36′S 43°40′E / 21.600°S 43.667°E