Ambohibary
Ambohibary is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. It is situated 20 km from Moramanga. The population of the commune was 35,923 in 2018.
Ambohibary | |
|---|---|
  Ambohibary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°54′S 48°14′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 970 km2 (370 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 35,923 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 514 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.
Roads
The commune is situated along the National Road 44.
Industries
- Usine Militaire de Moramanga: In Ambohibary is situated the only armament factory of Madagascar.[2]
- Ambatovy mine - cobalt & nickel mine
References
- (in French:) Cas des Communes rurales d’Ambohibary et de Morarano Gare face au projet minier d’Ambatovy
Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
5 districts; 82 communes | ||
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