Ambohidranandriana

Ambohidranandriana
Ambohidranandriana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°53′S 47°9′E / 19.883°S 47.150°E / -19.883; 47.150
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Antsirabe II
Elevation[1] 1,584 m (5,197 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 11,000
  Ethnicities Merina
Time zone EAT (UTC3)
Climate Cwb

Ambohidranandriana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and soya, while other important agricultural products are maize and potatoes.[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 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°53′S 47°9′E / 19.883°S 47.150°E / -19.883; 47.150


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