Ambatofitorahana

Place in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
20°49′S 47°11′E / 20.817°S 47.183°E / -20.817; 47.183Country MadagascarRegionAmoron'i ManiaDistrictAmbositraElevation1,657 m (5,436 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambatofitorahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and oranges. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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Madagascar Communes in the Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Ambositra
Ambatofinandrahana (9) - 304
Ambositra (21) - 306Fandriana (13) - 308Manandriana (10) - 323
4 districts; 53 communes

20°49′S 47°11′E / 20.817°S 47.183°E / -20.817; 47.183


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