Ambano

Ambano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambano
Ambano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°48′S 47°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe II
Elevation1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total32,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while the remaining 5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are vegetables and fruits, along with citrus fruits and potatoes.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 22 April 2008.


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