Ambohimandry

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Ambohimandry
Ambohimandry (Madagascar)
Ambohimandry
Ambohimandry
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°22′E / -19.083, 47.367
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Itasy
District Arivonimamo
Elevation [1] 1,313 m (4,308 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 24,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohimandry is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and taro, while other important agricultural products are cassava, potatos and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% 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.
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 Communes in Itasy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Arivonimamo
Miarinarivo
Soavinandriana

Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°22′E / -19.083, 47.367

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