Ambohitrolomahitsy

Ambohitrolomahitsy 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 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohitrolomahitsy
Ambohitrolomahitsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°42′S 47°41′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictManjakandriana
Elevation1,422 m (4,665 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total17,000
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, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 9.9% of the population, respectively.[2]

The small town of Ambohitrolomahitsy

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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