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 | |
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![]() ![]() Ambohijanahary Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°22′E | |
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Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Amparafaravola |
Elevation | 772 m (2,533 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 28,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
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