Tanambao Ambony

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Tanambao Ambony
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBetioky Sud
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total3,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Tanambao Ambony is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and tomatoes, while other important agricultural products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[1]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.