Ambovombe Afovoany (in French:Ambovombe Centre) is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Ambovombe Afovoany
Ambovombe Centre | |
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  Ambovombe Afovoany Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°46′S 47°5′E / 20.767°S 47.083°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Manandriana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Augustin Randriatsiferana[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 208 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,455 m (4,774 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. 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 peanuts, beans and barley. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[3]
Geography edit
This municipality is situated at a distance of 48km South-West of Ambositra.
References and notes edit
- ^ ASSAINISSEMENT ET L‟UTILISATION D‟EAU POTABLE, CAS DE LA COMMUNE RURALE D‟AMBOVOMBE CENTRE, DE LA REGION AMORON‟I MANIA
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
20°46′S 47°5′E / 20.767°S 47.083°E
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