Ambatolaona

Ambatolaona is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ambatolaona
Ambatolaona is located in Madagascar
Ambatolaona
Ambatolaona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°56′S 47°54′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictManjakandriana
Area
[1]
 • Total120 km2 (50 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
1,380 m (4,530 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
116

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 5% of the population, respectively.[3]

Roads

This municipality is crossed by the National Road 2.

Lakes

A part of Lake Mantasoa belongs to this municipality.

Tourism

The forest station of Saha Maintsoanala.[4]

Epidemcs

In November 2022 the pest had been reported from the village of Antanjona that belongs to this municipality.[5]

References
  1. Monograhie de la Commune
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
  4. https://www.saha-maintsoanala.mg/ecotourisme/ Saha Maintsoanala
  5. [L'Express de Madagascar: Epidemie de la Peste https://lexpress.mg/09/11/2022/epidemie-la-peste-detectee-dans-trois-districts-danalamanga/]

18°56′S 47°54′E

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