Ambatomanga, Manjakandriana

Ambatomanga
Ambatomanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E / -18.967; 47.750
Country  Madagascar
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation[1] 1,394 m (4,573 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 6,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

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

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.

Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E / -18.967; 47.750


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