Ambohimasina, Betafo
Ambohimasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambohimasina | |
|---|---|
  Ambohimasina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°39′S 46°44′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 1,421 m (4,662 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and maize.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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