Ambohijanahary

Ambohijanahary is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region, and lies on the RN3a (Route Nationale), approximately 320km from Antananarivo. The population of the commune was estimated to be 28,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohijanahary
Ambohijanahary
Ambohijanahary
Ambohijanahary is located in Madagascar
Ambohijanahary
Ambohijanahary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°22′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmparafaravola
Elevation772 m (2,533 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total28,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The town has both primary and junior level secondary schools. The majority (95%) of the working-age population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population.[2] An airport serves the commune.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

17°24′S 48°22′E


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