Ambatolahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antanifotsy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ambatolahy | |
|---|---|
  Ambatolahy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°44′S 47°17′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antanifotsy |
| Elevation | 1,648 m (5,407 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sweet granadilla, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
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