Ambohigogo

Ambohigogo
Ambohigogo is located in Madagascar
Ambohigogo
Ambohigogo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°46′S 47°35′E / 22.767°S 47.583°E / -22.767; 47.583
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation
[1]
26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambohigogo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

22°46′S 47°35′E / 22.767°S 47.583°E / -22.767; 47.583


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