Andriambilany
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| Andriambilany | |
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 Andriambilany
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| Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°28′E / 19.317°S 47.467°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Elevation[1] | 1,468 m (4,816 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andriambilany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are fruits, beans, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 1% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-04-22.
Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°28′E / 19.317°S 47.467°E
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