Ambatoriha

Ambatoriha
Ambatoriha
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Bealanana
Elevation[1] 1,128 m (3,701 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatoriha or Ambatoria is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

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