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]
Ampitana | |
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  Ampitana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 144 km2 (56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 305 |
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
editAmpitana is situated at 5 km South of Ambohimahasoa. It is crossed by the Ankona river.[4]
References
edit- ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E
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