Ambano
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Ambano | |
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  Ambano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°48′S 47°2′E / 19.800°S 47.033°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,560 m (5,120 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 32,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior secondary education are available in the town. About 95% of the population are farmers, while the remaining 5% earn their livelihood from livestock raising. The main crops are vegetables and fruits, including citrus and potatoes.[2]
