Ambohimandroso, Ambalavao
| Ambohimandroso | |
|---|---|
  Ambohimandroso Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°53′S 46°57′E / 21.883°S 46.950°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambalavao |
| Elevation[1] | 953 m (3,127 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohimandroso is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 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 tobacco, while other important products are cassava, rice and tomato. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°53′S 46°57′E / 21.883°S 46.950°E
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