Ambohimahazo | |
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Coordinates: 20°40′S47°5′E / 20.667°S 47.083°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Manandriana |
Elevation | 1,414 m (4,639 ft) |
Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambohimahazo 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provide employment for 45% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population. [2]
20°40′S47°5′E / 20.667°S 47.083°E