Amboasary Gara
Amboasary Gara | |
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| Coordinates: 18°26′S 48°16′E / 18.433°S 48.267°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 13,601 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 514 |
Amboasary (also Amboasary Gara) is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 13,601 in 2018.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and taro. Industry and services provide employment for 8% and 22% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population. Amboasary Gara is a railway station on the Moramanga - Alaotra Lake line.