Andriambilany

Andriambilany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andriambilany
Andriambilany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°28′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAmbatolampy
Elevation1,468 m (4,816 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are fruits, beans, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.


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