Ambohibary, Manjakandriana

Ambohibary
Ambohibary

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 18°52′S 47°48′E / 18.867°S 47.800°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation[1] 1,481 m (4,859 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohibary 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 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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°48′E / 18.867°S 47.800°E