Ambatoharanana

Ambatoharanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambatoharanana
Ambatoharanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°19′S 49°17′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictFenerive Est
Elevation140 m (460 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 82% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 18% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.


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