Ambodimandresy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Ambodimandresy
Ambodimandresy is located in Madagascar
Ambodimandresy
Ambodimandresy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°47′S 48°5′E / 14.783°S 48.083°E / -14.783; 48.083
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAntsohihy
Area
 • Total900 km2 (300 sq mi)
Elevation28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total10,000
 • Ethnicities
Tsimihety
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The municipality covers 14 villages (fokontany) : Ambodimandesy, Ambohimandririna, Antambohitra, Antombodriha, Ambodimanga-Bora, Antanamarina, Zafibelaza, Antanambao-Nord, Andampy, Andamoty, Andrafialava, Ambalarano, Ambalahonko and Mangaoko.[2] It is situated at 3 km North of the National Road 6 that links this municipality to Antsohihy (29 km). It is principally inhabited by the Tsimihety

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14°47′S 48°5′E / 14.783°S 48.083°E / -14.783; 48.083