Ambatomarina is a town and commune 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 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatomarina | |
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Coordinates: 20°35′S 47°1′E / 20.583°S 47.017°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Manandriana |
Elevation | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cwb |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49.5% and 49.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
20°35′S 47°1′E / 20.583°S 47.017°E