Ambatofinandrahana District is a district[1] in central Madagascar. It is part of Amoron'i Mania Region. It coverts an area of 10,321.48 km2, and in 2020 its population was estimated at 237,262.[2][3] Its capital is Ambatofinandrahana.
Ambatofinandrahana District | |
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![]() Minerals in Ambatofinandrahana | |
Coordinates: 20°33′0″S 46°48′0″E / 20.55000°S 46.80000°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
Area | |
• Total | 10,321 km2 (3,985 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 237,262 |
• Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
Postal code | 304 |
Climate | Cwb |
Communes
editThe district is further divided into nine communes:
Geography
editThis district is situated on the Route nationale 35 from Morondava to Ivato.
Nature
editThe protected area of the Massif d'Itremo.
Geology
editThe only quartzite and marble quarries of Madagascar are found within 40 km from Ambatofinandrahana and there are found 7 qualities: green, pink, brown, cream, blue pastel, white and black.[4]
References
edit- ^ "GeoHive: Madagascar statistics". Archived from the original on 2009-04-23. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Ambatofinandrahana (District, Madagascar) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ Institut National de la Statistique, Antananarivo.
- ^ Ambatofinandrahana