Ambohitrarivo
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| Ambohitrarivo | |
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 Ambohitrarivo
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| Coordinates: 17°28′S 48°21′E / 17.467°S 48.35°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation[1] | 761 m (2,497 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 23,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohitrarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-03-24.
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Coordinates: 17°28′S 48°21′E / 17.467°S 48.35°E
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