Ambatomanga, Arivonimamo
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Ambatomanga | |
|---|---|
  Ambatomanga Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°44′S 47°27′E / 18.733°S 47.450°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,304 m (4,278 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambatomanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and pineapple; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
