Ambohimahazo

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Ambohimahazo
Ambohimahazo (Madagascar)
Ambohimahazo
Ambohimahazo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°40′S 47°5′E / -20.667, 47.083
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Manandriana
Elevation [1] 1,414 m (4,639 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohimahazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, 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]

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 potatos. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-05-13.
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 Communes in Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana
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Coordinates: 20°40′S 47°5′E / -20.667, 47.083