Ambalanirana
Ambalanirana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambalanirana | |
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  Ambalanirana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°30′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Elevation | 990 m (3,250 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (60%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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