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
- ^ 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
Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 |  | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E
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