Alakamisy Ambohimaha
Alakamisy Ambohimaha is located in Madagascar
Alakamisy Ambohimaha
Alakamisy Ambohimaha
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°19′S 47°13′E / 21.317°S 47.217°E / -21.317; 47.217
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation
[1]
1,145 m (3,757 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
303
ClimateCwb
Alakamisy Ambohimaha

Alakamisy Ambohimaha is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and grapes, while other important agricultural products are beans, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 8% of the population.[2]

Roads

It is situated on the National road 7, 25 km north of Fianarantsoa.


References

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°19′S 47°13′E / 21.317°S 47.217°E / -21.317; 47.217


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