Ampamata

Ampamata
Ampamata

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°33′S 45°41′E / 24.550°S 45.683°E / -24.550; 45.683
Country  Madagascar
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation[1] 384 m (1,260 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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]

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 24°33′S 45°41′E / 24.550°S 45.683°E / -24.550; 45.683


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