Talata Ampano

Talata Ampano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Talata Ampano
Talata Ampano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°33′S 47°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation1,165 m (3,822 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.


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