Ambiky
Ambiky is located in Madagascar
Ambiky
Ambiky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°27′S 44°57′E / 19.450°S 44.950°E / -19.450; 44.950
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictBelo sur Tsiribihina
Elevation61 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total2,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
608

Ambiky is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 2,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

History

This town was captured by the French troops from Sakalava defenders in the end of August 1897 during the Franco-Hova Wars.[3] The Sakalava king, Itoera was killed with both of his generals and many of his nobles.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
  3. AE Blog

19°27′S 44°57′E / 19.450°S 44.950°E / -19.450; 44.950


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