Ambohipo

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Ambohipo
Ambohipo (Madagascar)
Ambohipo
Ambohipo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°51′S 47°1′E / -20.85, 47.017
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Manandriana
Elevation [1] 1,239 m (4,065 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohipo 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 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49.75% and 49.75% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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°51′S 47°1′E / -20.85, 47.017