Ambohimana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohimana
Ambohimana is located in Madagascar
Ambohimana
Ambohimana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°32′S 47°16′E / 22.533°S 47.267°E / -22.533; 47.267
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVondrozo
Elevation368 m (1,207 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-10.

22°32′S 47°16′E / 22.533°S 47.267°E / -22.533; 47.267