Joffreville
| Joffreville | |
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 Joffreville
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| Coordinates: 12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar
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| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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 2001 commune census the population of Joffreville was 5,000.
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.
Town hall
Colonial house
Coordinates: 12°29′S 49°12′E / 12.483°S 49.200°E
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