Ambohimarina

Ambohimarina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 as of the 2001 census.[2]

Ambohimarina
Ambohimarina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°56′S 48°28′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation427 m (1,401 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The majority (95%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cocoa, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 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 2008-02-27.


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