Ambohitseheno

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Ambohitseheno
Ambohitseheno (Madagascar)
Ambohitseheno
Ambohitseheno
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°47′S 47°48′E / -18.783, 47.8
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation [1] 1,471 m (4,826 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohitseheno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava, sweet potatos and taro. Industry and services provide both employment for 10% 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 2008-06-03.
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Coordinates: 18°47′S 47°48′E / -18.783, 47.8