Ambohimilanja, Manandriana

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Ambohimilanja
Ambohimilanja (Madagascar)
Ambohimilanja
Ambohimilanja
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°42′S 47°1′E / -20.7, 47.017
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Manandriana
Elevation [1] 1,525 m (5,003 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohimilanja 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 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48.5% and 48.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 3% 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°42′S 47°1′E / -20.7, 47.017