Ambohimanambola, Betafo
| Ambohimanambola | |
|---|---|
  Ambohimanambola Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°48′S 46°37′E / 19.800°S 46.617°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation[1] | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohimanambola is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and bambara groundnut.[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 2008-04-22.
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Coordinates: 19°48′S 46°37′E / 19.800°S 46.617°E