Ambohitralanana | |
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  Ambohitralanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°14′S 50°27′E / 15.233°S 50.450°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Antalaha |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• 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.[1]
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%.[1]
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.