| Ambohitralanana | |
|---|---|
  AmbohitralananaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°14′S 50°27′E / 15.233°S 50.450°E / -15.233; 50.450 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Antalaha |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,850 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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%.
References and notes
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
| Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Sambava | ||
| Andapa (17) |  | |
| Antalaha (14) | ||
| Sambava (25) | ||
| Vohemar (19) | ||
| 4 districts; 75 communes | ||
15°14′S 50°27′E / 15.233°S 50.450°E / -15.233; 50.450
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