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Ambatomanga, Manjakandriana

Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°45′E / 18.967°S 47.750°E / -18.967; 47.750
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Ambatomanga
The village of Ambatomanga with the immense granite rock overlooking it as a background
The village of Ambatomanga with the immense granite rock overlooking it as a background
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 part of the 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

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  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