Ambatofotsy | |
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  Ambatofotsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°29′E / 21.750°S 47.483°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 26,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Af |
Ambatofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Fitovinany region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.