Ambandrika | |
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  Ambandrika Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°46′S48°26′E / 17.767°S 48.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Ambandrika is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the town was estimated to be approximately 7000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 88% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and tomato. Services provide employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population. [2]
The commune is crossed by the Namontana river. [3]
