Ambohijanahary
Ambohijanahary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohijanahary | |
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  Ambohijanahary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°22′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation | 772 m (2,533 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 28,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (95%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population.[2] An airport serves the commune.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
| Ambatondrazaka |  | |
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| Amparafaravola | ||
| Andilamena | ||
| Anosibe An'ala |
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| Moramanga | ||
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