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
Ambalanirana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°30′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictTsiroanomandidy
Elevation990 m (3,250 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total19,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateCwa

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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