| Ambohijanahary | |
|---|---|
| Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°22′E / 17.400°S 48.367°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation | 772 m (2,533 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 28,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambohijanahary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population.
Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°22′E / 17.400°S 48.367°E