Ambatolahy, Antanifotsy
| Ambatolahy | |
|---|---|
  Ambatolahy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°44′S 47°17′E / 19.733°S 47.283°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antanifotsy |
| Elevation[1] | 1,648 m (5,407 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatolahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antanifotsy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sweet granadilla, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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Coordinates: 19°44′S 47°17′E / 19.733°S 47.283°E
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