Alakamisy Ambohimaha

Alakamisy Ambohimaha
Alakamisy Ambohimaha Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°19′S 47°13′E / 21.317°S 47.217°E / -21.317; 47.217
Country	Madagascar
Region	Haute Matsiatra
District
Elevation [1]	1,145 m (3,757 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	22,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	303
Climate	Cwb

Alakamisy Ambohimaha

Alakamisy Ambohimaha is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of , which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and grapes, while other important agricultural products are beans, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 8% of the population.^[2]

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It is situated on the National road 7, 25 km north of Fianarantsoa.

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Coordinates: 21°19′S 47°13′E / 21.317°S 47.217°E / -21.317; 47.217

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