Ambohibary, Antsirabe II

Ambohibary is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 52,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ambohibary
Ambohibary Sambaina[1]
Ambohibary is located in Madagascar
Ambohibary
Ambohibary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°37′S 47°9′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe II
Elevation
[2]
1,657 m (5,436 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total52,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
110
ClimateCwb

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and potatoes.[3]

References
  1. L'Observatoire du Foncier
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°37′S 47°9′E


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