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Ambarakaraka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ambarakaraka was 16114.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 90% of the population are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, seeds of catechu and pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
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Coordinates: 13°30′S 48°52′E / -13.5, 48.867