Andriambilany

Andriambilany
Andriambilany

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°28′E / 19.317°S 47.467°E / -19.317; 47.467
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation[1] 1,468 m (4,816 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andriambilany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. 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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°28′E / 19.317°S 47.467°E / -19.317; 47.467


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