Ambararata

Ambararata
Ambararata

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°1′S 48°38′E / 15.017°S 48.633°E / -15.017; 48.633
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Befandriana-Nord
Elevation[1] 1,188 m (3,898 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambararata is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and barley. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.

Coordinates: 15°1′S 48°38′E / 15.017°S 48.633°E / -15.017; 48.633


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