Ambatomanjaka

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Ambatomanjaka
Ambatomanjaka (Madagascar)
Ambatomanjaka
Ambatomanjaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°53′S 46°52′E / -18.883, 46.867
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Itasy
District Miarinarivo
Elevation [1] 1,351 m (4,432 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatomanjaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[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 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 18°53′S 46°52′E / -18.883, 46.867