Ambatomanga, Manjakandriana
| Ambatomanga | |
|---|---|
  Ambatomanga Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analamanga |
| District | Manjakandriana |
| Elevation[1] | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatomanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 67% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 5% of the population, respectively.[2]
References
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
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Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E
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