Ambatofitorahana

Ambatofitorahana
Ambatofitorahana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°49′S 47°11′E / 20.817°S 47.183°E / -20.817; 47.183
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambositra
Elevation[1] 1,657 m (5,436 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatofitorahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 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 crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and oranges. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°49′S 47°11′E / 20.817°S 47.183°E / -20.817; 47.183


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