Ambatoharanana, Vavatenina

Ambatoharanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambatoharanana
Ambatoharanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°18′S 49°7′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictVavatenina
Elevation333 m (1,093 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cloves; coffee is also an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 4% 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 2008-03-08.


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