Ampitana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ampitana
Ampitana is located in Madagascar
Ampitana
Ampitana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Area
 • Total144 km2 (56 sq mi)
Elevation1,189 m (3,901 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
305

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]

Geography

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Ampitana is situated at 5 km South of Ambohimahasoa. It is crossed by the Ankona river.[4]

References

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  1. ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  4. ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA

21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217