Ambohimarina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 as of the 2001 census.[2]
Ambohimarina | |
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  Ambohimarina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°56′S 48°28′E / 13.933°S 48.467°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambanja |
| Elevation | 427 m (1,401 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
The majority (95%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cocoa, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-02-27.
13°56′S 48°28′E / 13.933°S 48.467°E
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