Ambanitsena is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Ambanitsena | |
|---|---|
 Ambatokely, one of the villages of Ambanitsena | |
  Ambanitsena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°52′S 47°41′E / 18.867°S 47.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analamanga |
| District | Manjakandriana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jaona Rakotoarisoa |
| Elevation | 1,412 m (4,633 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 116 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. A majority of 80-90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Another source of income is the manufacture of rubble, gravel and pavement stones. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[3]
Roads
editThis municipality is located at the National road 2, about 23 km East of Antananrivo.
Food
editIt is known for its sausages.[4]
References
edit- ^ (in Malagasy) ALALINO Ambanitsena Saosisy manan tantara DU 20 FEVRIER 2022
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
- ^ Les Saucisses historiques d'Ambanitsena
18°52′S 47°41′E / 18.867°S 47.683°E
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