Ambohimasina, Betafo
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Ambohimasina | |
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  Ambohimasina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°39′S 46°44′E / 19.650°S 46.733°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 1,421 m (4,662 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 24,352 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambohimasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,352 in 2018.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and maize.
