Ampangabe
Ampangabe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohidratrimo (district), which is a part of Analamanga Region. It is located 20 km by the route from Antananarivo at the RN 7 to Antsirabe. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000.
Ampangabe | |
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  Ampangabe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°07′S 47°31′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analamanga |
| District | Ambohidratrimo (district) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 90 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Population
The population consists of 90% Merina, 5 % Besileo, and 5% Antandroy.
Agriculture
Mainly rice is grown in the town.
Rivers
3 rivers traverse the village: Andromba river, Sisaony, Ikopa River.
Religion
69% of the population are Protestants, 25% are Catholic.[1]
References and notes
Capital: Antananarivo | ||
| Ambohidratrimo (24) - 105 |  | |
| Andramasina (14) - 106 | ||
| Anjozorobe (18) - 107 | ||
| Ankazobe (15) - 108 | ||
| Antananarivo-Atsimondrano (26) - 102 |
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| Antananarivo-Avaradrano (16) - 103 | ||
| Antananarivo-Renivohitra (1) - 101 | ||
| Manjakandriana (23) - 116 | ||
8 districts; 137 communes | ||
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