Ambohimalaza Miray

Ambohimalaza Miray is a rural municipality in Analamanga Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antananarivo Avaradrano and its population numbers to 15,988 in 2018.

Ambohimalaza Miray
Southern entrance of Ambohimalaza Miray
Southern entrance of Ambohimalaza Miray
Ambohimalaza Miray is located in Madagascar
Ambohimalaza Miray
Ambohimalaza Miray
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°55′S 47°39′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictAntananarivo Avaradrano
Area
 • Total33 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
1,349 m (4,426 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total15,988
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
postal code
103

It is located at 18 km East of Antananarivo along the National Road 2.

12 Fokontany (villages) belong to the municipality: Ambohimalaza Miray, Ambatofotsy, Fiadanana, Ambohitrandriana, Mahia, Masombahiny, Andranosoa, Ambatomalaza, Antentona, Ambohitremo, Atsimon’ Ambohidray and Andranonomby. 8 of these fokontany are connected to electricity.

Economy

The economy is based on agriculture. Rice, corn, peanuts, beans, manioc are the main crops.

Rivers

The Ampasimbe river crosses this municipality from North to South.

Schools

There are 23 schools: 14 primary schools and 9 secondary schools.

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