| Ambatovola Gara | |
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Ambatovola Gara
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation[1] | 663 m (2,175 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatovola (also Ambatovola Gara) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and ginger. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]