Ampandriakalindy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampandriakalindy | |
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  Ampandriakalindy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°58′S 48°3′E / 14.967°S 48.050°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Antsohihy |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 22% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 3% 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 2008-02-29.
14°58′S 48°3′E / 14.967°S 48.050°E
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