Joffreville | |
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  Joffreville Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| 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]
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References and notes
- ^ 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 -
Colonial house
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| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 |
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| Nosy Be (5) - 207 |
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5 districts; 51 communes | ||
12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E
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