Ambovombe Afovoany

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Ambovombe Afovoany
Ambovombe Afovoany (Madagascar)
Ambovombe Afovoany
Ambovombe Afovoany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°46′S 47°5′E / -20.767, 47.083
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Manandriana
Elevation [1] 1,455 m (4,774 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 18,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambovombe Afovoany 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 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. 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 peanuts, beans and barley. 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.

Coordinates: 20°46′S 47°5′E / -20.767, 47.083