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Ebelo

Coordinates: 24°29′S 46°2′E / 24.483°S 46.033°E / -24.483; 46.033
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Ebelo
Ebelo is located in Madagascar
Ebelo
Ebelo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°29′S 46°2′E / 24.483°S 46.033°E / -24.483; 46.033
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation164 m (538 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateBSh

Ebelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% 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 2008-05-04.

24°29′S 46°2′E / 24.483°S 46.033°E / -24.483; 46.033