Ambatofitorahana | |
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Coordinates: 20°49′S 47°11′E / 20.817°S 47.183°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Ambositra |
Elevation | 1,657 m (5,436 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ambatofitorahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and oranges. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively.[2]