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
Ambatovola Gara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°53′S 48°34′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Elevation663 m (2,175 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateCfa

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.


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