Ambohipandrano

Ambohipandrano
Ambohipandrano

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°9′S 47°22′E / 19.150°S 47.367°E / -19.150; 47.367
Country  Madagascar
Region Itasy
District Arivonimamo
Elevation[1] 1,349 m (4,426 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 21,000
  Ethnicities Merina
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambohipandrano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[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 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 19°9′S 47°22′E / 19.150°S 47.367°E / -19.150; 47.367


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