Ambohitralanana
Place in Sava, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ambohitralanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. In 2001, the population was 17,850.[1]
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Ambohitralanana | |
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Coordinates: 15°14′S 50°27′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Antalaha |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 17,850 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Ambohitralanana has a riverine harbour and schools for primary and junior high education.
As of 2001, the majority of townspeople (80%) are farmers, but only 0.6% raise livestock. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, followed by cloves and cassava. Industry and service sectors employ 1% and 0.4% of the population, respectively, while fishing employs 18%.[1]