Ambalanirana
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| Ambalanirana | |
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 Ambalanirana
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| Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°30′E / 18.75°S 46.5°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Elevation[1] | 990 m (3,248 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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]
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]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°30′E / 18.75°S 46.5°E
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