Ampamata is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampamata | |
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  Ampamata Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°33′S 45°41′E / 24.550°S 45.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
24°33′S 45°41′E / 24.550°S 45.683°E
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