Amboasary Gara

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.

Amboasary Gara
Amboasary Gara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°26′S 48°16′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Elevation
907 m (2,976 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total13,601
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
514

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.

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