Ambano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambano | |
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  Ambano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°48′S 47°2′E / 19.800°S 47.033°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,560 m (5,120 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 32,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while the remaining 5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are vegetables and fruits, along with citrus fruits and potatoes.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 22 April 2008.
19°48′S 47°2′E / 19.800°S 47.033°E
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