Amboasary Gara
Amboasary Gara | |
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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 (Malagasy: kaominina) 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]
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.
18°26′S 48°16′E / 18.433°S 48.267°E