Coordinates: 14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550

Ambodimanga, Andapa

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Ambodimanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550
CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAndapa
Elevation716 m (2,349 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
6,893
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambodimanga is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is part of the Sava Region. According to the 2001 census, the population of Ambodimanga was 6,893.[2] The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2] 98.5% of the population is made up of farmers. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 15 February 2008.

14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550