Manambato is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated at the Mahavavy River.

Manambato
Manambato is located in Madagascar
Manambato
Manambato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°42′S 49°7′E / 13.700°S 49.117°E / -13.700; 49.117
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation268 m (879 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

According to 2001 census the population of Manambato was 7000.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (99%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, seeds of catechu and vanilla. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.

13°42′S 49°7′E / 13.700°S 49.117°E / -13.700; 49.117