Ambohidronono

Ambohidronono is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambohidronono
Ambohidronono
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°45′S 48°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Elevation893 m (2,930 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.


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