Ambatovola
Ambatovola (also known as Ambatovola Gara) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in a 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatovola Gara | |
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Ambatovola Gara Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°53′S 48°34′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Moramanga |
Elevation | 663 m (2,175 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cfa |
The town provides a primary and junior level of education, and 99% of the population of the commune are farmers.
Rice, bananas, coffee and ginger are some of the town's most important crops. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
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