Ambohipo
| Ambohipo | |
|---|---|
  Ambohipo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°51′S 47°1′E / 20.850°S 47.017°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Manandriana |
| Elevation[1] | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohipo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49.75% and 49.75% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
Coordinates: 20°51′S 47°1′E / 20.850°S 47.017°E
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