Ambatosoratra

Ambatosoratra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

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Ambatosoratra
Ambatosoratra Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°37′S 48°31′E / 17.617°S 48.517°E / -17.617; 48.517
Country	Madagascar
Region	Alaotra-Mangoro
District	Ambatondrazaka
Elevation [1]	800 m (2,600 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	20,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Climate	Cwa
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Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 42% and 15% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and onions, while other important agricultural products are beans, cassava, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 17% of the population, respectively. Additionally, fishing employs 25% of the population.^[2]

1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. ^ ^{a b c} "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

17°37′S 48°31′E / 17.617°S 48.517°E / -17.617; 48.517

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