Ambohiborona

Ambohiborona
Ambohiborona

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°7′E / 19.400°S 47.117°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Faratsiho
Elevation[1] 1,680 m (5,510 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 26,000
  Ethnicities Merina
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohiborona (or Ambatofotsy Ambohiborona) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 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 beans, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°7′E / 19.400°S 47.117°E