Ambatoasana Centre

Ambatoasana Centre or Ambatoasana Afovoany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambatoasana Centre
Ambatoasana Centre
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°44′E
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictSoavinandriana
Elevation1,288 m (4,226 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-04-23.


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