Ambanitsena

Ambanitsena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambanitsena
Ambanitsena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°52′S 47°41′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictManjakandriana
Elevation1,412 m (4,633 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.


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