Ampitana

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictAmbohimahasoaArea • Total144 km2 (56 sq mi)Elevation1,189 m (3,901 ft)Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total10,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
305

Ampitana is a rural municipality 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.[3]

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.[3]

Geography

Ampitana is situated at 5 km South of Ambohimahasoa. It is crossed by the Ankona river.[4]

References

  1. ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  4. ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

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


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