Ambohimasina, Betafo

Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
19°39′S 46°44′E / 19.650°S 46.733°E / -19.650; 46.733Country MadagascarRegionVakinankaratraDistrictBetafoElevation
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1,421 m (4,662 ft)Population
 (2018)
 • Total24,352 • Ethnicities
MerinaTime zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ambohimasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,352 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and maize.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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Madagascar Communes in the Vakinankaratra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsirabe
Ambatolampy (19)
Antanifotsy (14)Antsirabe I (1)Antsirabe II (20)Betafo (18)Faratsiho (9)Mandoto (9)
7 districts; 89 communes

19°39′S 46°44′E / 19.650°S 46.733°E / -19.650; 46.733


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