Amparihitsokatra
| Amparihitsokatra | |
|---|---|
  Amparihitsokatra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°31′S 48°34′E / 17.517°S 48.567°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation[1] | 841 m (2,759 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Amparihitsokatra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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Coordinates: 17°31′S 48°34′E / 17.517°S 48.567°E
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