Ambodimanga is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is part of the Sava Region. According to the 2001 census, the population of Ambodimanga was 6,893.[2]

Ambodimanga
Ambodimanga is located in Madagascar
Ambodimanga
Ambodimanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAndapa
Elevation716 m (2,349 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,893
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2] 98.5% of the population is made up of farmers. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town.

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 15 February 2008.


14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550