Ambatoasana Centre
Ambatoasana Centre or Ambatoasana Afovoany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatoasana Centre | |
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![]() ![]() Ambatoasana Centre Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°44′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Itasy |
District | Soavinandriana |
Elevation | 1,288 m (4,226 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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