Ambalakindresy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambalakindresy
Ambalakindresy is located in Madagascar
Ambalakindresy
Ambalakindresy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°10′S 47°20′E / 21.167°S 47.333°E / -21.167; 47.333
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Elevation1,195 m (3,921 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°10′S 47°20′E / 21.167°S 47.333°E / -21.167; 47.333