Ambalamanakana
Ambalamanakana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambalamanakana | |
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  Ambalamanakana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°44′S 47°11′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation | 1,630 m (5,350 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cabbage, beans, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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