Ambohitrarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohitrarivo
Ambohitrarivo is located in Madagascar
Ambohitrarivo
Ambohitrarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°28′S 48°21′E / 17.467°S 48.350°E / -17.467; 48.350
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmparafaravola
Elevation761 m (2,497 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total23,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-03-24.

17°28′S 48°21′E / 17.467°S 48.350°E / -17.467; 48.350