Ambatovola
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Ambatovola Gara | |
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| Coordinates: 18°53′S 48°34′E / 18.883°S 48.567°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 663 m (2,175 ft) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 7,339 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 514 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Ambatovola (also known as Ambatovola Gara) is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 7,339 in a 2018.
The town provides a primary and junior level of education, and 99% of the population of the commune are farmers.
Rice, bananas, coffee and ginger are some of the town's most important crops. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]