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Place in Diana, Madagascar
Joffreville
Joffreville is located in MadagascarJoffrevilleJoffrevilleLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E / -12.483; 49.200
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation634 m (2,080 ft)
Population
 • Total3,532
Time zoneUTC3 (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.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  • Town hall Town hall
  • Colonial house Colonial house
Madagascar Communes in the Diana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambanja (24) - 203
Ambilobe (15) - 204
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201
Antsiranana II (22) - 202
Nosy Be (5) - 207
5 districts; 51 communes

12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E / -12.483; 49.200


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