Amboronabo

Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
22°40′S 44°24′E / 22.667°S 44.400°E / -22.667; 44.400Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictSakarahaGovernment
 • MayorNomenjanary Ralaimanga Ratovoson[1]Elevation472 m (1,549 ft)Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total9,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Amboronabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]

References and notes

  1. ^ (in French): Proclamation tribunal administratif Toliara
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
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Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)Morombe (9) - 618Sakaraha (12) - 620Toliara I (1)Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

22°40′S 44°24′E / 22.667°S 44.400°E / -22.667; 44.400


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