| Ambandrika | |
|---|---|
  AmbandrikaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°46′S 48°26′E / 17.767°S 48.433°E / -17.767; 48.433 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Ambandrika is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the town was estimated to be approximately 7000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 88% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and tomato. Services provide employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.
The commune is crossed by the Namontana river.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- Newsmada
| Communes in the Alaotra-Mangoro Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
| 5 districts; 82 communes | ||
17°46′S 48°26′E / 17.767°S 48.433°E / -17.767; 48.433
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