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Ampitana

Coordinates: 21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217
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Ampitana
Ampitana is located in Madagascar
Ampitana
Ampitana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Elevation
[1]
1,189 m (3,901 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ampitana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217


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