Amboasary Gara
Amboasary Gara | |
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  Amboasary Gara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°26′S 48°16′E / 18.433°S 48.267°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Amboasary (also Amboasary Gara) is a town and commune (Template:Lang-mg) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 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. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and taro. Industry and services provide employment for 8% and 22% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2] Amboasary Gara is a railway station on the Moramanga - Alaotra Lake line.
See also
- Sahamaitso (river)
Transport
The town is situated at the RN44 and the railway line Moramanga – Ambatondrazaka (TCE).
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
5 districts; 82 communes | ||
18°26′S 48°16′E / 18.433°S 48.267°E
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