Ambatolaona

Country Madagascar

Elevation

^[2]

1,380 m (4,530 ft)

Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Postal code

116

Ambatolaona
Ambatolaona Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°56′S 47°54′E / 18.933°S 47.900°E / -18.933; 47.900
Country	Madagascar
Region	Analamanga
District	Manjakandriana
Area [1]
• Total	120 km2 (50 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	1,380 m (4,530 ft)
Population  (2001)[3]
• Total	5,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	116

Ambatolaona is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.^[3]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 5% of the population, respectively.^[3]