| Ambalasatrana | |
|---|---|
  AmbalasatranaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°44′S 49°42′E / 13.733°S 49.700°E / -13.733; 49.700 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambalasatrana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
| Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Sambava | ||
| Andapa (17) |  | |
| Antalaha (14) | ||
| Sambava (25) | ||
| Vohemar (19) | ||
| 4 districts; 75 communes | ||
13°44′S 49°42′E / 13.733°S 49.700°E / -13.733; 49.700
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