Ambohimahazo

Place in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
20°40′S 47°5′E / 20.667°S 47.083°E / -20.667; 47.083Country MadagascarRegionAmoron'i ManiaDistrictManandrianaElevation1,414 m (4,639 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambohimahazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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Capital: Ambositra
Ambatofinandrahana (9) - 304
Ambositra (21) - 306Fandriana (13) - 308Manandriana (10) - 323
4 districts; 53 communes

20°40′S 47°5′E / 20.667°S 47.083°E / -20.667; 47.083


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