Ambanitsena

Ambanitsena
Ambanitsena

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 18°52′S 47°41′E / 18.867°S 47.683°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation[1] 1,412 m (4,633 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambanitsena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.

Coordinates: 18°52′S 47°41′E / 18.867°S 47.683°E