Ambatomanjaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district 10 km north-west of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatomanjaka | |
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Coordinates: 18°53′S 46°52′E / 18.883°S 46.867°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Itasy |
District | Miarinarivo |
Elevation | 1,351 m (4,432 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cwb |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
Religion
edit- FJKM - Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar).
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
18°53′S 46°52′E / 18.883°S 46.867°E