Amberomanga

Amberomanga
Amberomanga

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°15′S 46°37′E / 19.250°S 46.617°E / -19.250; 46.617
Country  Madagascar
Region Itasy
District Soavinandriana
Elevation[1] 1,054 m (3,458 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 5,000
  Ethnicities Merina
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Amberomanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority (97%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. 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 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 19°15′S 46°37′E / 19.250°S 46.617°E / -19.250; 46.617


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