Ambodiriana 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 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambodiriana | |
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  Ambodiriana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°35′S 47°32′E / 19.583°S 47.533°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antanifotsy |
| Elevation | 1,586 m (5,203 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables, maize, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[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 2008-04-22.
19°35′S 47°32′E / 19.583°S 47.533°E
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