Talata Ampano

Talata Ampano is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohibato District, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Talata Ampano
Talata Ampano
Talata Ampano
Talata Ampano is located in Madagascar
Talata Ampano
Talata Ampano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°33′S 47°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictVohibato District
Government
 • MayorFidèle Ramanantsalama[1]
Elevation
[2]
1,124 m (3,688 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
305

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 86% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables, cassava, sweet potatoes and tomato. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[3]

Landscape between Talata Ampano and Ambalavao

Roads

The commune is crossed by the RN 7. It is situated at 18 km from Fianarantsoa.

References and notes
  1. Newsmada
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
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