Ambodilafa
Ambodilafa | |
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Coordinates: 20°30′S 48°11′E / 20.500°S 48.183°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy |
District | Nosy Varika |
Area | |
• Total | 316 km2 (122 sq mi) |
Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 18.766 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 319 |
Ambodilafa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was 18.766 in 2018.
Geography
[edit]The commune lies at a distance of 94 km from Nosy Varika and 70 km off the crossroad at Ambandrika on the National Road 11. Only an unpaved piste serves this town.
Transport
[edit]There is no transport available in Ambodilafa, nor for goods nor public transport. The villagers use food transport to Sahavato (32 km).
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Rakotobe. LA PISTE RURALE RELIANT AMBODILAFA (PK 41+900) – AMPASINAMBO (PK 73+650) SIS A NOSY VARIKA
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
20°30′S 48°11′E / 20.500°S 48.183°E