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Ambovombe District
Ambovombe District or Ambovombe-Androy District is a district in the Androy Region, located in southeastern Madagascar Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially the Republic of Madagascar ( mg, Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, links=no, ; french: République de Madagascar), is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately off the coast of East Africa .... Communes The district is further divided into 17 communes: * Ambanisarike * Ambazoa * Ambohimalaza * Ambonaivo * Ambondro * Ambovombe * Ampamata * Andalatanosy * Anjeky Ankilikira * Antanimora Sud * Imanombo * Erada * Jafaro * Maroalomainty * Maroalopoty * Marovato Befeno * Sihanamaro References {{Coord, -25.177, 46.087, display=title Districts of Androy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Androy Region
Androy is the most southerly Regions of Madagascar, region of Madagascar. It covers an area of 19,540 km2, and had a population of 903,376 inhabitants in 2018. The administrative capital is Ambovombe-Androy, and the chief administrator is Michael Andrianirina (since June 2016). Area Androy (literally "the land of ''roy'' (Mimosa delicatula) but more commonly translated as "spiny land") is the deep south of Madagascar. It is located south of the Tropic of Capricorn and conventionally delimited between the Mandrare and Menarandra rivers. It is 19,540 km2 and is bordered by the Mahafaly people to the northwest (Atsimo-Andrefana), the Antanosy to the east (Anosy) and the Bara land to the north (starting at about Isoanala). Administrative divisions Androy Region is divided into four districts, which are sub-divided into 51 communes, which later are further sub-divided into 881 villages (fokontany). * Ambovombe District - 17 communes * Bekily District - 18 communes * Beloha D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjeky Ankilikira
Anjeky Ankilikira is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cassava, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and cowpea The cowpea (''Vigna unguiculata'') is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus ''Vigna''. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia. It requires very few inputs, ...s. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marovato Befeno
Marovato Befeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 60,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 28% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize, cowpeas and bambara groundnut ''Vigna subterranea'' (common names: Bambara groundnut, Bambara nut, Bambara bean, Congo goober, earth pea, ground-bean, or hog-peanut) is a member of the family Fabaceae. Its name is derived from the Bambara tribe, who currently lives in Mali. T .... Services provide employment for 2% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maroalopoty
Maroalopoty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population. Famine The Economist September 4th 2021 published a comprehensive article about the region and the famine that is currently raging in the country (as of 2021). According to the United Nations in October of 2021, Children under five are among the most affected by malnutrition in southern Madagascar. More than one million people in southern Madagascar are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maroalomainty
Maroalomainty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 37% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava ''Manihot esculenta'', commonly called cassava (), manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated ... and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jafaro
Jafaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava ''Manihot esculenta'', commonly called cassava (), manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated .... Services provide employment for 3% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erada
Erada is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and maize, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and cowpea The cowpea (''Vigna unguiculata'') is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus ''Vigna''. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia. It requires very few inputs, ...s. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 17% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imanombo
Imanombo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and maize Maize ( ; ''Zea mays'' subsp. ''mays'', from es, maíz after tnq, mahiz), also known as corn (North American and Australian English), is a cereal grain first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The .... Services provide employment for 2% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antanimora Sud
Antanimora Sud (Antanimora Atsimo) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe-Androy, which is a part of Androy Region. It is situated at the Route nationale 13, Ihosy to Tolagnaro, at 321 km from Ihosy, 203 km from Betroka, 78 km from Beraketa and 62 km from Ambovombe. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census. Antanimora Sud is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 52% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts; also maize Maize ( ; ''Zea mays'' subsp. ''mays'', from es, maíz after tnq, mahiz), also known as corn (North American and Australian English), is a cereal grain first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The ... is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andalatanosy
Andalatanosy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census. 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 are peanuts, while other important products are maize, cassava, sweet potatoes and cowpea The cowpea (''Vigna unguiculata'') is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus ''Vigna''. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia. It requires very few inputs, ...s. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar
Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially the Republic of Madagascar ( mg, Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, links=no, ; french: République de Madagascar), is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately off the coast of East Africa across the Mozambique Channel. At Madagascar is the world's second-largest island country, after Indonesia. The nation is home to around 30 million inhabitants and consists of the island of Madagascar (the fourth-largest island in the world), along with numerous smaller peripheral islands. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from the Indian subcontinent around 90 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is endemic. Human settlement of Madagascar occurred during or before the mid first millennium AD by Austronesian peoples, presumably arriving on outrigger cano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ampamata
Ampamata is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census. 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 crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and bambara groundnut ''Vigna subterranea'' (common names: Bambara groundnut, Bambara nut, Bambara bean, Congo goober, earth pea, ground-bean, or hog-peanut) is a member of the family Fabaceae. Its name is derived from the Bambara tribe, who currently lives in Mali. T .... Services provide employment for 1% of the population. References and notes Populated places in Androy {{Androy-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |