Ambohitrarivo
Ambohitrarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohitrarivo | |
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![]() ![]() Ambohitrarivo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°28′S 48°21′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Amparafaravola |
Elevation | 761 m (2,497 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 23,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
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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