Ambohitsimanova
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Ambohitsimanova | |
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  Ambohitsimanova Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°57′S 47°7′E / 19.950°S 47.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,574 m (5,164 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambohitsimanova is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and potatoes.[2]
