Ambohimalaza Miray is a rural municipality in Analamanga Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antananarivo Avaradrano and its population numbers to 15,988 in 2018.
Ambohimalaza Miray | |
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Coordinates: 18°55′S 47°39′E / 18.917°S 47.650°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analamanga |
District | Antananarivo Avaradrano |
Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 15,988 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
postal code | 103 |
It is located at 18 km East of Antananarivo along the National Road 2.
12 Fokontany (villages) belong to the municipality: Ambohimalaza Miray, Ambatofotsy, Fiadanana, Ambohitrandriana, Mahia, Masombahiny, Andranosoa, Ambatomalaza, Antentona, Ambohitremo, Atsimon’ Ambohidray and Andranonomby. 8 of these fokontany are connected to electricity.
Economy
editThe economy is based on agriculture. Rice, corn, peanuts, beans, manioc are the main crops.
Rivers
editThe Ampasimbe river crosses this municipality from North to South.
Schools
editThere are 23 schools: 14 primary schools and 9 secondary schools.
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