Ambatomifanongoa

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Ambatomifanongoa
Ambatomifanongoa (Madagascar)
Ambatomifanongoa
Ambatomifanongoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°16′S 46°55′E / -20.267, 46.917
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambatofinandrahana
Elevation [1] 1,155 m (3,789 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans; also maize is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.8% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.2% 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 2008-05-11.

Coordinates: 20°16′S 46°55′E / -20.267, 46.917