Ambiky
Place in Menabe, Madagascar
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Ambiky is a municipality in Madagascar. Administratively, it is part of the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, in Menabe Region. The population of the commune was approximately 2,000 at the 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambiky | |
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  Ambiky Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°27′S 44°57′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 2,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 608 |
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.
