Ambarakaraka
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Ambarakaraka | |
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  Ambarakaraka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°30′S 48°52′E / 13.500°S 48.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,114 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambarakaraka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ambarakaraka was 16114.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 90% of the population are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, seeds of catechu and pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
