Ambohimilanja, Manandriana

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Ambohimilanja
Ambohimilanja
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°42′S 47°1′E / 20.700°S 47.017°E / -20.700; 47.017
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Manandriana
Elevation[1] 1,525 m (5,003 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohimilanja is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. 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 maize and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13. 

Coordinates: 20°42′S 47°1′E / 20.700°S 47.017°E / -20.700; 47.017


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