Andriambilany
Andriambilany | |
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![]() Andriambilany bridge | |
Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°28′E / 19.317°S 47.467°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,468 m (4,816 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 104 |
Andriambilany is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. It is situated at 13 km north of Ambatolampy and 57 km from Antananarivo, the capital.[3] The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are fruits, beans, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ Andriambilany
19°19′S 47°28′E / 19.317°S 47.467°E