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Ambohimasina, Betafo

Coordinates: 19°39′S 46°44′E / 19.650°S 46.733°E / -19.650; 46.733
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Ambohimasina
Ambohimasina is located in Madagascar
Ambohimasina
Ambohimasina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°39′S 46°44′E / 19.650°S 46.733°E / -19.650; 46.733
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation1,421 m (4,662 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total24,352
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time 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

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

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