Ambohimiera
Ambohimiera is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohimiera | |
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  Ambohimiera Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°3′S 47°30′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ifanadiana |
| Elevation | 832 m (2,730 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, coffee and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 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 3 May 2008.
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