Ambohimasina is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohimasina | |
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  Ambohimasina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°48′S 47°14′E / 18.800°S 47.233°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,263 m (4,144 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 112 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 100% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are pineapple, beans, cassava and tomato.[2]
Energy
editIn 2022 a hydroelectric power station with a capacity of 28 MW was opened in Ambohimasina.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ Tozzi Green
18°48′S 47°14′E / 18.800°S 47.233°E
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