Ambohimandry
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Ambohimandry | |
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| Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°22′E / 19.083°S 47.367°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,313 m (4,308 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 24,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambohimandry 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 24,000 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 taro, while other important agricultural products are cassava, potatoes and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]