Ambohitrony is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 2,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Ambohitrony
Ambohitrony is located in Madagascar
Ambohitrony
Ambohitrony
Coordinates: 18°45′00″S 47°46′00″E / 18.75°S 47.76667°E / -18.75; 47.76667
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictManjakandriana
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
2,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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 beans, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[1]

References and notes

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  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.