Ampatakamaroreny
Ampatakumy | |
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Coordinates: 16°29′S 48°48′E / 16.483°S 48.800°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Mandritsara |
Elevation | 876 m (2,874 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ampatakamaroreny is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 48% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-02-28.
16°29′S 48°48′E / 16.483°S 48.800°E