Ambatofitorahana

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Ambatofitorahana
Ambatofitorahana (Madagascar)
Ambatofitorahana
Ambatofitorahana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°49′S 47°11′E / -20.817, 47.183
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambositra
Elevation [1] 1,657 m (5,436 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatofitorahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and oranges. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively.[2]

[edit] 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 on 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°49′S 47°11′E / -20.817, 47.183