Ambondromisotra

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Ambondromisotra
Ambondromisotra (Madagascar)
Ambondromisotra
Ambondromisotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°20′S 46°55′E / -20.333, 46.917
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambatofinandrahana
Elevation [1] 1,069 m (3,507 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambondromisotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. 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 2008-05-11.

Coordinates: 20°20′S 46°55′E / -20.333, 46.917