Ampitana

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
Ampitana is located in Madagascar
Ampitana
Ampitana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°8′S 47°13′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Area
[1]
 • Total144 km2 (56 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
1,189 m (3,901 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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

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. "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

21°8′S 47°13′E


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