Ambalanirana
Ambalanirana | |
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Ambalanirana Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°30′E / 18.750°S 46.500°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Bongolava |
District | Tsiroanomandidy |
Elevation[1] | 990 m (3,250 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 19,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Climate | Cwa |
Ambalanirana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (60%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°30′E / 18.750°S 46.500°E
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