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Place in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
Ambohimahazo
Ambohimahazo is located in MadagascarAmbohimahazoAmbohimahazoLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°40′S 47°5′E / 20.667°S 47.083°E / -20.667; 47.083
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictManandriana
Elevation1,414 m (4,639 ft)
Population
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambohimahazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
Madagascar Communes in the Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Ambositra
Ambatofinandrahana (9) - 304
Ambositra (21) - 306
Fandriana (13) - 308
Manandriana (10) - 323
4 districts; 53 communes

20°40′S 47°5′E / 20.667°S 47.083°E / -20.667; 47.083


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