Ampary
Ampary | |
|---|---|
  Ampary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°05′44″S 46°42′40″E / 19.09556°S 46.71111°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.1[1] km2 (16.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) |
| Population (2015)[3] | |
• Total | 22,407 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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 22.407 in 2015[4].
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.[5]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ [https://www.mcours.net/cours/pdf/leilclic3/leilclic220.pdf UN PAYSAGE GEOGRAPHIQUE MARQUE PAR DES POTENTIALITES GEOGRAPHIQUES]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ [https://www.mcours.net/cours/pdf/leilclic3/leilclic220.pdf UN PAYSAGE GEOGRAPHIQUE MARQUE PAR DES POTENTIALITES GEOGRAPHIQUES]
- ^ [https://www.mcours.net/cours/pdf/leilclic3/leilclic220.pdf UN PAYSAGE GEOGRAPHIQUE MARQUE PAR DES POTENTIALITES GEOGRAPHIQUES]
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) - 112 |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) - 117 | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) - 118 | ||
3 districts; 49 communes | ||
19°11′S 46°35′E / 19.183°S 46.583°E
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