Alakamisy Ambohimaha

Alakamisy Ambohimaha
Alakamisy Ambohimaha

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°19′S 47°13′E / 21.317°S 47.217°E / -21.317; 47.217
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation[1] 1,145 m (3,757 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 22,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)
Climate Cwb

Alakamisy Ambohimaha is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and grapes, while other important agricultural products are beans, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 8% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°19′S 47°13′E / 21.317°S 47.217°E / -21.317; 47.217


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