Ampary
Ampary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampary | |
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Ampary Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°11′S 46°35′E | |
Country | |
Region | Itasy |
District | Soavinandriana |
Elevation | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 17% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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