Ambohimilanja, Manandriana

Ambohimilanja is a town and commune within the district of Manandriana, in the region of Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohimilanja
Ambohimilanja is located in Madagascar
Ambohimilanja
Ambohimilanja
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°42′S 47°1′E / 20.700°S 47.017°E / -20.700; 47.017
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictManandriana
Elevation1,525 m (5,003 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48.5% and 48.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

20°42′S 47°1′E / 20.700°S 47.017°E / -20.700; 47.017