Ambatomanga, Manjakandriana

Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E / -18.967; 47.750
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Ambatomanga
Ambatomanga is located in Madagascar
Ambatomanga
Ambatomanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E / -18.967; 47.750
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictManjakandriana
Area
 • Total3,073 km2 (1,186 sq mi)
Elevation
1,394 m (4,573 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total6,049
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
116

Ambatomanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,049 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 67% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 5% of the population, respectively.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.

18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E / -18.967; 47.750