Ambatoasana Centre
| Ambatoasana Centre | |
|---|---|
  Ambatoasana Centre Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°44′E / 19.050°S 46.733°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation[1] | 1,288 m (4,226 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatoasana Centre or Ambatoasana Afovoany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy 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 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°44′E / 19.050°S 46.733°E