Ambodimanga, Andapa

Place in Sava, Madagascar
14°46′S 49°33′E / 14.767°S 49.550°E / -14.767; 49.550Country MadagascarRegionSavaDistrictAndapaElevation
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716 m (2,349 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,893Time 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. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 15 February 2008.


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Madagascar Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Sambava
Andapa (17)
Antalaha (14)Sambava (25)Vohemar (19)
4 districts; 75 communes

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


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