Ambalatany | |
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Coordinates: 22°32′S 47°36′E / 22.533°S 47.600°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Farafangana |
Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 309 |
Ambalatany is a rural municipality 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 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (99.9%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas; with coffee as another important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]
There is an unpaved rural piste of 25.2 km between Mahafasa Centre, Namohora Iaborano and Ambalatany.[3]