Ambodimanga, Ambanja

For other places with the same name, see Ambodimanga.
Ambodimanga
Ambodimanga

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 13°47′S 48°37′E / 13.783°S 48.617°E / -13.783; 48.617
Country  Madagascar
Region Diana
District Ambanja
Elevation[1] 373 m (1,224 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 5,729
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ambodimanga (or Ambodimanga Ramena) is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ambodimanga was 5,729.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cocoa, beans and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-02-13.

Coordinates: 13°47′S 48°37′E / 13.783°S 48.617°E / -13.783; 48.617


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