Ambohimiera

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Ambohimiera
Ambohimiera (Madagascar)
Ambohimiera
Ambohimiera
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°3′S 47°30′E / -21.05, 47.5
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ifanadiana
Elevation [1] 832 m (2,730 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohimiera is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, coffee and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-03.
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Coordinates: 21°3′S 47°30′E / -21.05, 47.5