Ambodimanga, Andapa

For other places with the same name, see Ambodimanga.
Ambodimanga
Ambodimanga

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation[1] 716 m (2,349 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,893
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambodimanga is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ambodimanga was 6,893.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98.5% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550


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