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
Elevation
[1]
61 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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