Ampary
| Ampary | |
|---|---|
![]() Ampary Location in Madagascar  | |
| Coordinates: 19°11′S 46°35′E / 19.183°S 46.583°E | |
| Country | 
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| Region | Itasy | 
| District | Soavinandriana | 
| Elevation[1] | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) | 
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 | 
| • Ethnicities | Merina | 
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) | 
Ampary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 17% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-04-23.
 
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Coordinates: 19°11′S 46°35′E / 19.183°S 46.583°E
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