Joffreville
Appearance
Joffreville | |
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Coordinates: 12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 3,532 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Joffreville or Ambohitra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2009 commune census the population of Joffreville was 3532.
Joffreville is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are lychee and vegetables; also banana is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
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Town hall
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Colonial house
12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E