Ambatomiady

Ambatomiady
Ambatomiady

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°41′S 47°25′E / 19.683°S 47.417°E / -19.683; 47.417
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Antanifotsy
Elevation[1] 1,608 m (5,276 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 25,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambatomiady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antanifotsy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°41′S 47°25′E / 19.683°S 47.417°E / -19.683; 47.417


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