Ambodiriana
Ambodiriana | |
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![]() The school of Ambodiriana | |
Coordinates: 17°53′10″S 49°11′15″E / 17.88611°S 49.18750°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsinanana |
District | Toamasina II |
Area | |
• Total | 226 km2 (87 sq mi) |
Population (2019)Census | |
• Total | 9,861 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 501 |
Ambodiriana is a rural commune in the district of Toamasina II (district), in the region of Atsinanana, on the east coast of Madagascar.
Economy
[edit]The economy is based on agriculture. Rice, manioc & corn are grown, other crops are lychee, cloves, cacao, coffee, papaya, banana and sugar cane.[1]
Rivers
[edit]Two rivers cross the municipality: Ivoloina and Ifontsy.
Nature
[edit]- The Betampona Reserve is partly located in this municipality.