Ambodimanga II

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Ambodimanga II
Ambodimanga II (Madagascar)
Ambodimanga II
Ambodimanga II
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°16′S 49°10′E / -17.267, 49.167
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Analanjirofo
District Fenerive Est
Elevation [1] 277 m (909 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 33,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambodimanga II is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 33,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are lychee and rice. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-03-07.

Coordinates: 17°16′S 49°10′E / -17.267, 49.167